How far is Medford, OR from Gold Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Gold Beach, OR is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Gold Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Gold Beach.
-
1
Start on North Fir Street
580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street
-
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street
-
3
Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue
-
4
Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1
-
5
Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway
2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway
-
6
Take the exit left
957 ft · 23 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
24.9 mi · 29 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
1356 ft · 29 sec · Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
-
9
Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway
-
10
Continue on Redwood Highway
72.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Redwood Highway
-
11
Turn right onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road
-
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101
10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101
-
13
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
-
14
Continue on Chetco Avenue
2019 ft · 55 sec · Chetco Avenue
-
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
1143 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street
-
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue
2083 ft · 59 sec · Pacific Avenue
-
17
Turn right onto Chetco Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chetco Avenue
-
18
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
25.7 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway
-
19
Continue on Ellensburg Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Ellensburg Avenue
-
20
Turn left onto 8th Street
67 m · 10 sec · 8th Street
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Gold Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
72.7 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Medford and Mostly Clear near Gold Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Gold Beach?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Cave Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Medford and 76.9 miles from Gold Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 9:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.88 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Medford and Mostly Clear near Gold Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Cave Junction
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 Cave Junction.
Cave Junction, OR
Grants Pass, OR
Smith River, CA
Brookings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Gold Beach. Straight-line distance: 79.13 mi (127.34 km).
#1 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,346 |
| Coordinates | 42.4073300, -124.4217700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Beach (-124.42177, 42.40733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.99 | $57.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.22 | $60.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.57 | $69.13 |
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 · Jun 10, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.