How far is Forest Grove, OR from Oregon City, OR?
The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and Oregon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and Oregon City.
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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
9.9 mi · 14 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Willamette Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive
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Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge
769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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Continue on 7th Street
113 m · 13 sec · 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
886 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
101 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
53 m · 6 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Singer Hill Road
803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn right onto 7th Street
31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and Oregon City.
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
9.91 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 Oregon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to Oregon City?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Cedar Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Forest Grove and 20.8 miles from Oregon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Oregon City.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hills
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
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Hills.
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Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 26.89 mi (43.27 km).
#1 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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