How far is Corvallis, OR from Rockaway Beach, OR?

The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.52 mi
02h 38m
Flight
79.72 mi
128.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.72 mi
Kilometers
128.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.52 mi
Kilometers
176.25 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockaway Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM PDT
Return by in Corvallis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corvallis
2026-04-19T09:01
Arrive Rockaway Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corvallis
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willamina
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Corvallis
54.7 mi
01h 19m
To Rockaway Beach
54.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corvallis and Rockaway Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis and Rockaway Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 4th Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Southwest 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue

    91 m · 10 sec · Southwest Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street

    1146 ft · 44 sec · Southwest 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue

    579 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Van Buren Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Pacific Highway West

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South

  8. 8

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2834 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Salmon River Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hebo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hebo Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Hebo Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hebo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hebo Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hebo Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Three Rivers Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Three Rivers Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 22

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    3230 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Wilson River Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Wilson River Highway

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    735 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Wilson River Loop

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wilson River Loop

  28. 28

    Continue on Latimer Road North

    546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North

  29. 29

    Continue on Latimer Road North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Garibaldi Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Garibaldi Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Nehalem Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · South Nehalem Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corvallis and Rockaway Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oregon Coast Highway
28.7 mi · 26%
Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 17%
Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 15%
Hebo Road
12.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 22
7.2 mi · 7%
South Pacific Highway West
4.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pacific Highway West

Continue on Pacific Highway West

18.9 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willamina
01h 19m from Corvallis
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Corvallis and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corvallis to Rockaway Beach?

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Willamina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Corvallis and 54.8 miles from Rockaway Beach.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.11 one way or $38.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Corvallis and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Willamina

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willamina, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

40 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

58 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

60 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Rockaway Beach. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.29 km).

Corvallis

#1 Corvallis

The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.

Population59,093
Coordinates44.5645700, -123.2620400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Rockaway Beach

#2 Rockaway Beach

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,436
Coordinates45.6134400, -123.9429100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Corvallis (-123.26204, 44.56457)
End: Rockaway Beach (-123.94291, 45.61344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.63 L · about $19.11
Round trip
$38.22
7.72 gal · 29.26 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $19.11 $38.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.60 $41.21
Premium $5.57 $21.48 $42.97
Diesel $6.37 $24.57 $49.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Corvallis and Rockaway Beach. The current time is 09:01:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.