How far is Albany, OR from Sandy, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Sandy, OR is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Sandy.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast
69 m · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
133 m · 18 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
76 m · 5 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
623 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Take the exit straight
54.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
11.5 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Take the exit slight right
1340 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit straight
1327 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shelley Avenue
113 m · 24 sec · Shelley Avenue
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Turn left onto Proctor Boulevard
24 m · 7 sec · Proctor Boulevard
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Turn right onto Alternate Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · Alternate Avenue
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Turn right
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Sandy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Albany-Junction City Highway
Take the exit straight
54.1 mi · 01h 04m
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 near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Sandy?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Hubbard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Albany and 42.7 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Slight Chance Light Rain near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Hubbard
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 Hubbard.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Salem station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 66.82 mi (107.53 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 Sandy
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,566 |
| Coordinates | 45.3973400, -122.2614800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy (-122.26148, 45.39734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
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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