How far is Lincoln Beach, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Lincoln Beach, OR to Gresham, OR is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119 mi
02h 30m
Flight
90.52 mi
145.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.52 mi
Kilometers
145.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119 mi
Kilometers
191.52 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:37 PM PDT
Return by in Lincoln Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Beach
2026-04-22T18:06
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Beach
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
McMinnville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lincoln Beach
56.4 mi
01h 15m
To Gresham
62.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln Beach and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Beach and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Street

    735 ft · 38 sec · Willow Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast East Devils Lake Road

    4.4 mi · 10 min · Southeast East Devils Lake Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1990 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Salmon River Highway

    26.8 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Salmon River Highway

    16.7 mi · 23 min · Salmon River Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward West McMinnville Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West McMinnville Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Springbrook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Portland Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

    12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem

    2296 ft · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway

    1501 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Beach and Gresham.

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salmon River Highway
43.4 mi · 37%
Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 10%
Oregon Coast Highway
9.93 mi · 8%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 6%
I 5
6.01 mi · 5%
Columbia River Highway
4.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Salmon River Highway

Continue on Salmon River Highway

26.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
01h 15m from Lincoln Beach
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lincoln Beach and Light Rain near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Beach to Gresham?

The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Lincoln Beach and 62.6 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lincoln Beach and Light Rain near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

26 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

34 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Manning, Oregon

50 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Oregon City station

50 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Beach and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 90.52 mi (145.67 km).

Lincoln Beach

#1 Lincoln Beach

Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Oregon

Population2,045
Coordinates44.8503900, -124.0467800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Avenue (-124.046846, 44.850401)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $20.79
Round trip
$41.59
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.79 $41.59
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.42 $44.84
Premium $5.57 $23.38 $46.75
Diesel $6.37 $26.74 $53.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Beach and Gresham. The current time is 18:06:58.

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.