How far is Oregon City, OR from Bethany, OR?
The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Bethany, OR is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon City and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Bethany.
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Start on 7th Street
31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
977 ft · 45 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1003 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge
903 ft · 31 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive
687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
36 m · 3 sec · Willamette Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
670 ft · 24 sec · Willamette Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Salem
1327 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Portland
2594 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 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
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
1062 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City and Bethany.
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.
I 205 South
Merge slight left
7.62 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Light Rain leaving Oregon City and Chance Light Rain near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Bethany?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Tigard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Oregon City and 12.9 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oregon City and Chance Light Rain near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Tigard
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
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tigard.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 18.76 mi (30.19 km).
#1 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 20,646 |
| Coordinates | 45.5578900, -122.8676000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-122.8676, 45.55789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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