How far is Saint Helens, OR from Beaverton, OR?
The driving distance from Saint Helens, OR to Beaverton, OR is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Helens and Beaverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Helens and Beaverton.
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Start on South 8th Street
27 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Boulevard
1615 ft · 53 sec · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Helens Street
2384 ft · 54 sec · Saint Helens Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn slight left onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
154 m · 17 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
1376 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
1061 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on OR 217 South
1493 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
1700 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
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Continue on Southwest Farmington Road
886 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Helens and Beaverton.
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.
Lower Columbia River Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.91 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Helens and Sunny near Beaverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Helens to Beaverton?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Saint Helens and 17.5 miles from Beaverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Helens and Sunny near Beaverton.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Hillsboro Civic Center
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethany.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Manning, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Helens and Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.91 km).
#1 Saint Helens
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 14,071 |
| Coordinates | 45.8640000, -122.8064900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaverton
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 98,957 |
| Coordinates | 45.4870600, -122.8037100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Farmington Road (-122.803735, 45.486941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
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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