How far is Beaverton, OR from Columbia City, OR?

The driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Columbia City, OR is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.88 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.85 mi
44.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.85 mi
Kilometers
44.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.88 mi
Kilometers
52.92 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia City
Sat, Apr 11, 9:35 PM PDT
Return by in Beaverton
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverton
2026-04-11T20:40
Arrive Columbia City
Sat, Apr 11, 9:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Scappoose
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Beaverton
16.5 mi
00h 27m
To Columbia City
16.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverton and Columbia City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton and Columbia City.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Farmington Road

    1851 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

    91 m · 15 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1031 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2936 ft · 1 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Murray Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Southwest Murray Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 26 West: Seaside

    1145 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue

    1062 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek

    72 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road

    1376 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Germantown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    10 mi · 16 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto I Street

    1142 ft · 41 sec · I Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Front Place

    8 m · 1 sec · Front Place

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverton and Columbia City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Columbia River Highway
12.1 mi · 37%
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.64 mi · 17%
Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.15 mi · 16%
Northwest 185th Avenue
2.63 mi · 8%
Southwest Murray Boulevard
2.48 mi · 8%
Northwest Sunset Highway
2.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lower Columbia River Highway

Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

9.99 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scappoose
00h 27m from Beaverton
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaverton and Rain Showers near Columbia City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaverton to Columbia City?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 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?

Scappoose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Beaverton and 16.5 miles from Columbia City.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaverton and Rain Showers near Columbia City.

Stop Ideas Near Scappoose

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 Scappoose and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 13.4 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
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Portland , OR
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center
St Helens Public Works Department
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

St Helens Public Works Department

Saint Helens , OR
984 Oregon St, St Helens, OR 97051, United States
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scappoose.

RAIL

Vancouver station

20 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

24 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Portland, OR

30 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Columbia City. Straight-line distance: 27.85 mi (44.82 km).

Beaverton

#1 Beaverton

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population98,957
Coordinates45.4870600, -122.8037100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Columbia City

#2 Columbia City

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,022
Coordinates45.8901100, -122.8070500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaverton (-122.80371, 45.48706)
End: Columbia City (-122.80705, 45.89011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.19 $12.38
Premium $5.57 $6.46 $12.91
Diesel $6.37 $7.38 $14.77

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverton and Columbia City. The current time is 20:40:05.

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.