How far is Happy Valley, OR from Albany, OR?
The driving distance from Happy Valley, OR to Albany, OR is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Happy Valley and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley and Albany.
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Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
18 m · 9 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Southeast King Road
48 m · 4 sec · Southeast King Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast 129th Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 129th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 122nd Avenue
2651 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 205 South: Oregon City
1385 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
53.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany
2037 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
155 m · 20 sec · Albany Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
86 m · 14 sec · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Happy Valley and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
53.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Happy Valley and Chance Light Rain near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Happy Valley to Albany?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Happy Valley and 36.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Happy Valley and Chance Light Rain near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Happy Valley and Albany. Straight-line distance: 62.64 mi (100.81 km).
#1 Happy Valley
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,781 |
| Coordinates | 45.4467900, -122.5303700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
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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