How far is Albany, OR from Lincoln City, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Lincoln City, OR is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Lincoln City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Lincoln City.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
95 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
132 m · 14 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway
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Continue on Corvallis Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road
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Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road
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Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West
6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Main Street
1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Pacific Highway West
704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West
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Turn left
2834 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway
26.6 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway
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Continue straight
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
4.5 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue
1819 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Lincoln City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salmon River Highway
Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway
26.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Lincoln City?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willamina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Albany and 37.2 miles from Lincoln City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln City.
Stop Ideas Near Willamina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willamina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lincoln City. Straight-line distance: 49.93 mi (80.36 km).
#1 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9581600, -124.0178900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln City (-124.01789, 44.95816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.99 | $27.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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