How far is Forest Grove, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to Gresham, OR is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and Gresham.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Council Street
143 m · 26 sec · Council Street
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Turn left onto 19th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue
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Continue on 19th Way
1285 ft · 34 sec · 19th Way
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Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue
1786 ft · 54 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Quince Street
2319 ft · 1 min · Quince Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Martin Road
8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Verboort Road
2 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Verboort Road
2297 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Circle
86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Exit the rotary onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road
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Continue on Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Jackson School Road
82 m · 6 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Jackson School Road
2229 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 26 East: Portland
2070 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway
1501 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn slight left
84 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Continue on North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and Gresham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
10.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to Gresham?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
West Slope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Forest Grove and 22.5 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near West Slope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Slope.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 32.92 mi (52.98 km).
#1 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gresham
The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,031 |
| Coordinates | 45.4981800, -122.4314800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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