How far is Grants Pass, OR from Seaside, OR?

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Seaside, OR is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.46 mi
06h 28m
Flight
247.29 mi
397.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.29 mi
Kilometers
397.97 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.46 mi
Kilometers
509.3 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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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 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaside
Wed, May 6, 10:11 PM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Thu, May 7, 4:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-05-06T15:42
Arrive Seaside
Wed, May 6, 10:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants Pass
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Grants Pass
158.2 mi
03h 14m
To Seaside
158.3 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NW
Destination
55°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and Seaside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Seaside.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest H Street

    60 m · 16 sec · Southwest H Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1343 ft · 41 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Savage Street

    154 m · 21 sec · Northeast Savage Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 7th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    233.7 mi · 4 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    34.7 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Seaside, Astoria

    1717 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    905 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Roosevelt Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Roosevelt Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    157 m · 10 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Seaside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 7th Street
235 mi · 74%
Sunset Highway
34.7 mi · 11%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 10%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 2%
South Roosevelt Drive
3.8 mi · 1%
US 26 West
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

234 mi · 04h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.2 mi
247.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
03h 14m from Grants Pass
Leave By
11:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grants Pass and Mostly Cloudy near Seaside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Seaside?

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Grants Pass and 158.3 miles from Seaside.

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

The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.30 one way or $110.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grants Pass and Mostly Cloudy near Seaside.

Stop Ideas Near Halsey

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

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Seaside. Straight-line distance: 247.29 mi (397.97 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Seaside

#2 Seaside

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,926
Coordinates45.9931600, -123.9226400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Seaside (-123.92264, 45.99316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $55.30
Round trip
$110.61
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $55.30 $110.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $59.63 $119.25
Premium $5.57 $62.17 $124.34
Diesel $6.37 $71.11 $142.22

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Seaside. The current time is 15:42:38.

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.