How far is Rockaway Beach, OR from Pacific City, OR?
The driving distance from Rockaway Beach, OR to Pacific City, OR is about 39.3 miles (63.2 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 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockaway Beach and Pacific City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockaway Beach and Pacific City.
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Start on South Nehalem Avenue
9 m · 7 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
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Turn left onto South Beacon Street
647 ft · 30 sec · South Beacon Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue
87 m · 17 sec · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
4.1 mi · 7 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
7.5 mi · 11 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on North Main Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Sandlake Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Sandlake Road
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Continue on Sandlake Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Sandlake Road
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Turn slight right onto Kiwanda Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kiwanda Drive
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Continue on Cape Kiwanda Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Cape Kiwanda Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue
765 ft · 26 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockaway Beach and Pacific 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
Continue on 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockaway Beach and Light Rain Likely near Pacific City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockaway Beach to Pacific City?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 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 19.6 miles from Rockaway Beach and 19.6 miles from Pacific City.
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 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 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 Mostly Cloudy around Rockaway Beach and Light Rain Likely near Pacific 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 Rockaway Beach and Pacific City. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.74 km).
#1 Rockaway Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 45.6134400, -123.9429100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pacific City
Census-designated place in Tillamook County, Oregon
| Population | 905 |
| Coordinates | 45.2023300, -123.9628900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pacific Avenue (-123.962948, 45.201978)
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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