How far is Bay City, OR from Pacific City, OR?
The driving distance from Bay City, OR to Pacific City, OR is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay City and Pacific City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay City and Pacific City.
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Start on 5th Street
50 m · 9 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on North Main Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Sandlake Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Sandlake Road
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Continue on Sandlake Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Sandlake Road
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Turn slight right onto Kiwanda Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kiwanda Drive
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Continue on Cape Kiwanda Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Cape Kiwanda Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue
765 ft · 26 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay City and Pacific City.
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.
Oregon Coast Highway
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
9.18 mi · 00h 12m
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 Bay City and Light Rain Likely near Pacific City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay City to Pacific City?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Tillamook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Bay City and 15 miles from Pacific City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bay City and Light Rain Likely near Pacific City.
Stop Ideas Near Tillamook
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 Tillamook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay City and Pacific City. Straight-line distance: 22.41 mi (36.07 km).
#1 Bay City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 45.5226000, -123.8893000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pacific City
Census-designated place in Tillamook County, Oregon
| Population | 905 |
| Coordinates | 45.2023300, -123.9628900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pacific City (-123.96289, 45.20233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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