How far is Portland, OR from Beaverton, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Beaverton, OR is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.51 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.67 mi
10.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.67 mi
Kilometers
10.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.51 mi
Kilometers
13.69 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaverton
Wed, Apr 22, 3:21 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 3:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-22T15:02
Arrive Beaverton
Wed, Apr 22, 3:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Slope
OR

Unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.

From Portland
4.2 mi
00h 09m
To Beaverton
4.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Beaverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Beaverton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    3147 ft · 3 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Way, Barnes Road

    1200 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue

    640 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road

    637 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Barnes Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway

    1061 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on OR 217 South

    1493 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    1700 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Farmington Road

    886 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Beaverton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
4.29 mi · 50%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.46 mi · 17%
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.6 mi · 7%
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi · 5%
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
0.32 mi · 4%
OR 217 South
0.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

4.29 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Slope
00h 09m from Portland
Leave By
7:54 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Portland 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 Portland to Beaverton?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

West Slope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Portland and 4.3 miles from Beaverton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Portland and Light Rain Likely near Beaverton.

Stop Ideas Near West Slope

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Slope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Slope.

BUS

Portland, OR

8 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

20 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 6.67 mi (10.73 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Beaverton

#2 Beaverton

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population98,957
Coordinates45.4870600, -122.8037100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
End: Southwest Farmington Road (-122.803735, 45.486941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.49
Round trip
$2.97
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.60 $3.20
Premium $5.57 $1.67 $3.34
Diesel $6.37 $1.91 $3.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Beaverton. The current time is 15:02:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.