How far is Eugene, OR from Gearhart, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Gearhart, OR is about 183.3 miles (295 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Gearhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Gearhart.
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Start on Coburg Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Coburg Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Portland
3089 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
97.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
34.7 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Seaside, Astoria
1717 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
905 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on South Roosevelt Drive
5.1 mi · 10 min · South Roosevelt Drive
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
643 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Park Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Pacific Way
32 m · 4 sec · Pacific Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Gearhart.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
97.5 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Eugene and Light Rain Likely near Gearhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Gearhart?
The road trip is about 183.3 miles (295 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Eugene and 91.7 miles from Gearhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Eugene and Light Rain Likely near Gearhart.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
Oregon City station
Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Gearhart. Straight-line distance: 142.08 mi (228.66 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gearhart
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,644 |
| Coordinates | 46.0242700, -123.9112500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gearhart (-123.91125, 46.02427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $32.03 | $64.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.54 | $69.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
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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