How far is Gresham, OR from Metzger, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Metzger, OR is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Metzger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Metzger.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn slight right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
1614 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
1345 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 69th Avenue
150 m · 19 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Pine Street
2968 ft · 2 min · Southwest Pine Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 80th Avenue
1203 ft · 55 sec · Southwest 80th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 80th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Metzger.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
7.39 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Gresham and Mostly Sunny near Metzger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Metzger?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Gresham and 12.3 miles from Metzger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Gresham and Mostly Sunny near Metzger.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park
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
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Metzger. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.18 km).
#1 Gresham
The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,031 |
| Coordinates | 45.4981800, -122.4314800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metzger
Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon
| Population | 3,765 |
| Coordinates | 45.4465100, -122.7589900 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Metzger (-122.75899, 45.44651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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