How far is Eugene, OR from Gold Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Gold Beach, OR is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Coos County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Gold Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Gold Beach.
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Start on Coburg Road
1332 ft · 46 sec · Coburg Road
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Turn slight right
77 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
868 ft · 37 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto High Street
121 m · 16 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
1616 ft · 1 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Olive Street
122 m · 15 sec · Olive Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
2032 ft · 41 sec · Garfield Street
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Turn right onto West 11th Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · West 11th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 126
40.5 mi · 56 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Highway 126
14.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 126
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Merge slight right onto Oregon Coast Highway
21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.4 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Sherman Avenue
3255 ft · 2 min · Sherman Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
615 ft · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Tremont Avenue
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Continue on North Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bayshore Drive
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Continue on North Broadway
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Evans Boulevard
1220 ft · 35 sec · Evans Boulevard
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
109 m · 10 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Newport Lane
1160 ft · 35 sec · Newport Lane
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
22.1 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Southeast
1 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Southeast
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
24.9 mi · 36 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Oregon Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Oregon Street
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Turn slight left onto 6th Street
1564 ft · 45 sec · 6th Street
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Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
26.1 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
1942 ft · 25 sec · Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
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Continue on Ellensburg Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ellensburg Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
67 m · 10 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Gold Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 126
Continue on Highway 126
40.5 mi · 00h 56m
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 Likely leaving Eugene and Rain near Gold Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Gold Beach?
The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Lakeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Eugene and 94 miles from Gold Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.83 one way or $65.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eugene and Rain near Gold Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Coos Bay Fire Department Administration
Coos Bay City Hall
North Bend Fire Dept. Station 1
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeside.
Reedsport, Oregon
Coos Bay, Oregon
Florence, Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Gold Beach. Straight-line distance: 132.02 mi (212.47 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,346 |
| Coordinates | 42.4073300, -124.4217700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Beach (-124.42177, 42.40733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $32.83 | $65.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.39 | $70.78 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.90 | $73.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.21 | $84.41 |
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
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