How far is Merlin, OR from Beaverton, OR?
The driving distance from Merlin, OR to Beaverton, OR is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merlin and Beaverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merlin and Beaverton.
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Start on Merlin Avenue
123 m · 19 sec · Merlin Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monument Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monument Drive
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Take the ramp straight
684 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
225.1 mi · 4 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
1215 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
2106 ft · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
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Continue on Southwest Farmington Road
886 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merlin and Beaverton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Monument Drive
Merge slight left
225 mi · 04h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Merlin and Sunny near Beaverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merlin to Beaverton?
The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Merlin and 118.8 miles from Beaverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.70 one way or $83.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merlin and Sunny near Beaverton.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merlin and Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 207.46 mi (333.87 km).
#1 Merlin
Located in Josephine County at an elevation of 919 feet, this unincorporated community is situated north of the Rogue River in Southern Oregon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5173400, -123.4197900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaverton
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 98,957 |
| Coordinates | 45.4870600, -122.8037100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Farmington Road (-122.803735, 45.486939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $4.99 | $41.70 | $83.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $43.89 | $87.78 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $46.45 | $92.90 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $56.39 | $112.78 |
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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