How far is Portland, OR from Rockcreek, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Rockcreek, OR is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Rockcreek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Rockcreek.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
3147 ft · 3 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
4.8 mi · 7 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
852 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest Rock Creek Drive
143 m · 25 sec · Northwest Rock Creek Drive
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Turn left
696 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Rockcreek.
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.
Northwest Sunset Highway
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
4.76 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Rockcreek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Rockcreek?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Cedar Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Portland and 6 miles from Rockcreek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Rockcreek.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hills
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 Cedar Hills.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Rockcreek. Straight-line distance: 9.89 mi (15.92 km).
#1 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockcreek
Unincorporated community in Oregon
| Population | 9,316 |
| Coordinates | 45.5501200, -122.8770500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockcreek (-122.87705, 45.55012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
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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