How far is Barlow, OR from Sandy, OR?
The driving distance from Barlow, OR to Sandy, OR is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
Driving 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 00h 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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barlow and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barlow and Sandy.
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Start on East 1st Street
159 m · 28 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Barlow Road
817 ft · 27 sec · South Barlow Road
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Turn sharp left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East
1.5 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 99E
5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E
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Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
586 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
113 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Oregon City Bridge
769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive
687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 205 North
84 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 205 North
709 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
3.6 mi · 5 min · Abernethy Bridge
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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 Barlow and Sandy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Highway 212
Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
11.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain leaving Barlow and Rain And Snow then Slight Chance T-storms near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barlow to Sandy?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Clackamas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Barlow and 17.8 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Barlow and Rain And Snow then Slight Chance T-storms near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Clackamas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clackamas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 24.47 mi (39.38 km).
#1 Barlow
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 147 |
| Coordinates | 45.2517900, -122.7206500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,566 |
| Coordinates | 45.3973400, -122.2614800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Proctor Boulevard (-122.26148, 45.397294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
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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