How far is Albany, OR from Seaside, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Seaside, OR is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.85 mi
03h 04m
Flight
101.79 mi
163.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.79 mi
Kilometers
163.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.85 mi
Kilometers
226.67 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaside
Wed, May 6, 5:50 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, May 6, 8:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-06T14:46
Arrive Seaside
Wed, May 6, 5:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cedar Mill
OR

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon

From Albany
70.3 mi
01h 32m
To Seaside
70.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Seaside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Seaside.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast

    69 m · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    133 m · 18 sec · Albany Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    76 m · 5 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    623 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    34.7 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Seaside, Astoria

    1717 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    905 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Roosevelt Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Roosevelt Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    157 m · 10 sec · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Seaside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Junction City Highway
57.9 mi · 41%
Sunset Highway
34.7 mi · 25%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 24%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 5%
South Roosevelt Drive
3.8 mi · 3%
Salem Avenue Southeast
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Albany-Junction City Highway

Take the exit straight

57.8 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Mill
01h 32m from Albany
Leave By
10:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Seaside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Seaside?

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cedar Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Albany and 70.5 miles from Seaside.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.61 one way or $49.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near Seaside.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Mill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cedar Mill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson

Portland , OR
Portland, OR 97204
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Transit station,Bus stop,Light rail station
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Mill.

BUS

Portland, OR

10 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

15 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

24 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Seaside. Straight-line distance: 101.79 mi (163.81 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Seaside

#2 Seaside

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,926
Coordinates45.9931600, -123.9226400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Seaside (-123.92264, 45.99316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $24.61
Round trip
$49.21
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.61 $49.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.53 $53.06
Premium $5.57 $27.66 $55.33
Diesel $6.37 $31.64 $63.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Seaside. The current time is 14:46:28.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.