How far is Salem, OR from Gold Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Gold Beach, OR is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
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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 Salem and Gold Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Gold Beach.
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Start on High Street Northeast
1335 ft · 46 sec · High Street Northeast
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Continue on High Street Southeast
770 ft · 31 sec · High Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Trade Street Southeast
136 m · 15 sec · Trade Street Southeast
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Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast
1299 ft · 39 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast
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Continue on Bellevue Street Southeast
1443 ft · 45 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 12th Street Southeast
2.1 mi · 4 min · 12th Street Southeast
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
1348 ft · 23 sec · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
134.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay
1968 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2646 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Douglas Boulevard
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
26.2 mi · 38 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on State Highway 42
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17 mi · 24 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on Maryland Avenue
825 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Continue on Roseburg Road
149 m · 14 sec · Roseburg Road
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Continue on 8th Street
1424 ft · 52 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
2259 ft · 45 sec · Spruce Street
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Continue on Lampa Lane
5.7 mi · 10 min · Lampa Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lampa Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lampa Lane
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Continue on Lampa Lane
5.5 mi · 10 min · Lampa Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coquille-Bandon Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Coquille-Bandon Highway
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southeast
1 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Southeast
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
24.9 mi · 36 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Oregon Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Oregon Street
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Turn slight left onto 6th Street
1564 ft · 45 sec · 6th Street
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Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
26.1 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
1942 ft · 25 sec · Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
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Continue on Ellensburg Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ellensburg Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
67 m · 10 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Gold Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
134 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Salem and Rain near Gold Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Gold Beach?
The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 05h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roseburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Salem and 133.3 miles from Gold Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Salem and Rain near Gold Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Roseburg
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 Roseburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Gold Beach. Straight-line distance: 188.39 mi (303.18 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,346 |
| Coordinates | 42.4073300, -124.4217700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Beach (-124.42177, 42.40733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $52.32 | $104.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $59.84 | $119.68 |
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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