How far is Rockaway Beach, OR from Tillamook, OR?
The driving distance from Rockaway Beach, OR to Tillamook, OR is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockaway Beach and Tillamook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockaway Beach and Tillamook.
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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
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
132 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 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 Rockaway Beach and Tillamook.
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
7.48 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rockaway Beach and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Tillamook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockaway Beach to Tillamook?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Garibaldi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Rockaway Beach and 7.6 miles from Tillamook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.55 one way or $5.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rockaway Beach and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Tillamook.
Stop Ideas Near Garibaldi
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 Garibaldi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockaway Beach and Tillamook. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).
#1 Rockaway Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 45.6134400, -123.9429100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tillamook
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 45.4564000, -123.8455300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street (-123.845529, 45.456324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.82 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
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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