How far is Molalla, OR from Beaverton, OR?
The driving distance from Molalla, OR to Beaverton, OR is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Molalla and Beaverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Molalla and Beaverton.
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Start on South Molalla Avenue
19 m · 10 sec · South Molalla Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Turn right onto South Highway 170
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Highway 170
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Turn left onto South Barnards Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnards Road
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Turn right onto South Barlow Road
6 mi · 9 min · South Barlow Road
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Turn left onto South Arndt Road
2758 ft · 41 sec · South Arndt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Arndt Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Arndt Road
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Take the exit slight right
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
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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 Molalla and Beaverton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Molalla and Light Rain Likely near Beaverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Molalla to Beaverton?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Molalla and 18.1 miles from Beaverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Molalla and Light Rain Likely near Beaverton.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Molalla and Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 25.93 mi (41.73 km).
#1 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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, 45.486941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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