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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Southwest Farmington Road
1851 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
91 m · 15 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Canyon Road
1031 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2936 ft · 1 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Murray Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Southwest Murray Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 26 West: Seaside
1145 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
1062 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
1376 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
154 m · 12 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn slight right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
10 mi · 16 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto I Street
1142 ft · 41 sec · I Street
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Turn right onto Front Place
8 m · 1 sec · Front Place
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Powell's City of Books
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Hillsboro Civic Center
St Helens Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scappoose.
Vancouver station
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Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Columbia City. Straight-line distance: 27.85 mi (44.82 km).
#1 Beaverton
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 98,957 |
| Coordinates | 45.4870600, -122.8037100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 45.8901100, -122.8070500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia City (-122.80705, 45.89011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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