How far is Hermiston, OR from Albany, OR?
The driving distance from Hermiston, OR to Albany, OR is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermiston and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermiston and Albany.
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Start on East Main Street
158 m · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Place
122 m · 19 sec · North 1st Place
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Turn left onto West Hermiston Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Hermiston Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 11th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest 11th Street
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Continue on Butter Creek Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Butter Creek Highway
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Take the ramp right
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
14.9 mi · 16 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 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
67 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Hermiston 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.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hermiston and Patchy Fog near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hermiston to Albany?
The road trip is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from Hermiston and 125.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.26 one way or $88.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hermiston and Patchy Fog near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Hood River
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 Hood River.
Hood River, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
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Wishram
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermiston and Albany. Straight-line distance: 203.43 mi (327.39 km).
#1 Hermiston
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 45.8404100, -119.2894600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.76 | $99.52 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.91 | $113.82 |
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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