How far is Gearhart, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Gearhart, OR to Gresham, OR is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
97.99 mi
02h 00m
Flight
80.06 mi
128.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.06 mi
Kilometers
128.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.99 mi
Kilometers
157.7 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Sat, May 30, 1:49 PM PDT
Return by in Gearhart
Sat, May 30, 3:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gearhart
2026-05-30T11:49
Arrive Gresham
Sat, May 30, 1:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gearhart
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Banks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gearhart
48.8 mi
01h 00m
To Gresham
49.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gearhart and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gearhart and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Way

    32 m · 12 sec · Pacific Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Roosevelt Drive

    5.1 mi · 10 min · North Roosevelt Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1067 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

    1189 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

    2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge

    2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway

    1501 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gearhart and Gresham.

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
39.4 mi · 40%
Northwest Sunset Highway
34.3 mi · 35%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 7%
North Roosevelt Drive
5.11 mi · 5%
Columbia River Highway
4.72 mi · 5%
Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

35.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
01h 00m from Gearhart
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gearhart and Sunny near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gearhart to Gresham?

The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Gearhart and 49.2 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gearhart and Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Banks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Banks, 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 Banks.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

6 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

33 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

36 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gearhart and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.84 km).

Gearhart

#1 Gearhart

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,644
Coordinates46.0242700, -123.9112500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Way (-123.91125, 46.02422)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $5.57 $19.26 $38.52
Diesel $6.37 $22.03 $44.05

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Gearhart and Gresham. The current time is 11:49:25.

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.