How far is Gresham, OR from Gearhart, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Gearhart, OR is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.13 mi
02h 17m
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
98.13 mi
Kilometers
157.92 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gearhart
Sat, May 30, 3:18 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Sat, May 30, 5:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-05-30T13:01
Arrive Gearhart
Sat, May 30, 3:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
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 Gresham
49 mi
01h 08m
To Gearhart
49.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland

    1539 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton

    1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    34 mi · 47 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    34.7 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  20. 20

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

    1717 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    905 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Roosevelt Drive

    5.1 mi · 10 min · South Roosevelt Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pacific Way

    32 m · 4 sec · Pacific Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Way

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
34.7 mi · 35%
Northwest Sunset Highway
34 mi · 35%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 7%
South Roosevelt Drive
5.11 mi · 5%
US 26 West
4.97 mi · 5%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

34.7 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
01h 08m from Gresham
Leave By
1:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gresham and Mostly Sunny near Gearhart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 49 miles from Gresham and 49.2 miles from Gearhart.

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 18.1 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 1:54 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 Sunny around Gresham and Mostly Sunny near Gearhart.

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 Gresham and Gearhart. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.84 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Gearhart

#2 Gearhart

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,644
Coordinates46.0242700, -123.9112500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Gearhart (-123.91125, 46.02427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
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
13.11 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Gresham and Gearhart. The current time is 13:01:21.

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.