How far is Aloha, OR from Sandy, OR?
The driving distance from Aloha, OR to Sandy, OR is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aloha and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha and Sandy.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
31 m · 3 sec · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Canyon Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canyon Road
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Turn left onto OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
1177 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
966 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 26 East: Portland
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6.3 mi · 8 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
1326 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 238th Drive
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Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
1985 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 242nd Drive
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Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Hogan Drive
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast Burnside Road
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Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
3006 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi · 13 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 Aloha 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.
Mount Hood Highway
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.93 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Aloha and Rain near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aloha to Sandy?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Aloha and 19.8 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Aloha and Rain near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Hall
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aloha and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 30.11 mi (48.46 km).
#1 Aloha
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 49,425 |
| Coordinates | 45.4942800, -122.8670500 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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