How far is Gresham, OR from Rockaway Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Rockaway Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Rockaway Beach.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook
49.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn right onto Wilson River Loop
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wilson River Loop
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Continue on Latimer Road North
546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North
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Continue on Latimer Road North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Garibaldi Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Garibaldi Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto South Nehalem Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Rockaway Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Banks
Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook
49.1 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Gresham and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Rockaway Beach?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 52.1 miles from Gresham and 52.2 miles from Rockaway Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gresham and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Banks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Banks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Rockaway Beach. Straight-line distance: 73.55 mi (118.37 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 Rockaway Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 45.6134400, -123.9429100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockaway Beach (-123.94291, 45.61344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.48 | $40.97 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $23.43 | $46.85 |
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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