How far is Milwaukie, OR from Boring, OR?
The driving distance from Milwaukie, OR to Boring, OR is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukie and Boring.
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Start on Southeast Harrison Street
1809 ft · 1 min · Southeast Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Milwaukie Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Milwaukie Expressway
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Continue on Sunrise Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Expressway
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Turn left onto Southeast Highway 212
8.5 mi · 14 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Highway 212
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukie and Boring.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Highway 212
Turn left onto Southeast Highway 212
8.45 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Boring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukie to Boring?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Happy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Milwaukie and 7.2 miles from Boring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Happy Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Old City Hall
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Happy Valley.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukie and Boring. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.71 km).
#1 Milwaukie
City in Oregon, United State
| Population | 21,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.4462300, -122.6392600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boring
Boring is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4298400, -122.3748100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boring (-122.37481, 45.42984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
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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