How far is Pacific City, OR from Bay City, OR?
The driving distance from Pacific City, OR to Bay City, OR is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pacific City and Bay City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacific City and Bay City.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
765 ft · 27 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Cape Kiwanda Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Cape Kiwanda Drive
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Continue on Kiwanda Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kiwanda Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Sandlake Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Sandlake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandlake Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Sandlake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
3230 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Wilson River Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Wilson River Highway
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Turn slight left
735 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson River Loop
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wilson River Loop
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Continue on Latimer Road North
546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North
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Continue on Latimer Road North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto 5th Street
50 m · 5 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pacific City and Bay City.
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.
Oregon Coast Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
9.18 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Pacific City and Light Rain Likely near Bay City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pacific City to Bay City?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Tillamook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Pacific City and 13.1 miles from Bay City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pacific City and Light Rain Likely near Bay City.
Stop Ideas Near Tillamook
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 Tillamook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pacific City and Bay City. Straight-line distance: 22.41 mi (36.07 km).
#1 Pacific City
Census-designated place in Tillamook County, Oregon
| Population | 905 |
| Coordinates | 45.2023300, -123.9628900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 45.5226000, -123.8893000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-123.889139, 45.522595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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