How far is Pacific City, OR from Rockaway Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Pacific City, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Rockaway Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacific City and Rockaway Beach.
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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
7.2 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Garibaldi Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Garibaldi Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto South Nehalem Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pacific City and Rockaway Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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 Likely leaving Pacific City and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pacific City to Rockaway Beach?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Tillamook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Pacific City and 17.8 miles from Rockaway Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pacific City and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.
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 Rockaway Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.74 km).
#1 Pacific City
Census-designated place in Tillamook County, Oregon
| Population | 905 |
| Coordinates | 45.2023300, -123.9628900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockaway Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 45.6134400, -123.9429100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Nehalem Avenue (-123.942913, 45.613225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
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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