How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Seaside, OR?

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Seaside, OR is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
84.57 mi
01h 57m
Flight
72.2 mi
116.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.57 mi
Kilometers
136.11 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaside
Wed, May 6, 5:40 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Wed, May 6, 7:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-05-06T15:42
Arrive Seaside
Wed, May 6, 5:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Oswego
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
Vernonia
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lake Oswego
42.2 mi
00h 58m
To Seaside
42.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Seaside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Seaside.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto A Avenue

    1156 ft · 35 sec · A Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1178 ft · 27 sec · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kruse Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kruse Way

  7. 7

    Continue on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    34.7 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

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

    1717 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    905 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Roosevelt Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Roosevelt Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    157 m · 10 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Seaside.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
34.7 mi · 41%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 39%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
7.16 mi · 8%
South Roosevelt Drive
3.8 mi · 4%
Country Club Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Kruse Way
1.51 mi · 2%
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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonia
00h 58m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
2:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Oswego and Mostly Cloudy near Seaside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Seaside?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Vernonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Lake Oswego and 42.4 miles from Seaside.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.80 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Oswego and Mostly Cloudy near Seaside.

Stop Ideas Near Vernonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernonia, 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 Vernonia.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

22 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

27 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

38 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Necanicum Junction, Oregon

44 mi away
Hwy 26 and Hwy 53

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Seaside. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.2 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Seaside

#2 Seaside

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,926
Coordinates45.9931600, -123.9226400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Seaside (-123.92264, 45.99316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.3 L · about $14.80
Round trip
$29.61
5.98 gal · 22.6 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.80 $29.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.96 $31.92
Premium $5.57 $16.64 $33.28
Diesel $6.37 $19.03 $38.07

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Seaside. The current time is 15:42:56.

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.