How far is Salem, OR from Waldport, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Waldport, OR is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Waldport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Waldport.
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Start on High Street Northeast
143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
1336 ft · 54 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast
128 m · 10 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Independence Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Independence Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Monmouth Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Monmouth Street
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Continue on Monmouth Independence Highway
1874 ft · 32 sec · Monmouth Independence Highway
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Continue on Main Street East
2451 ft · 49 sec · Main Street East
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
1969 ft · 51 sec · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 24 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Take the exit straight
1318 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
1.2 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
118 m · 17 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
838 ft · 21 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Turn left onto Alsea Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Alsea Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Alsea Highway
38 mi · 52 min · Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northeast Alsea Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northwest Alsea Highway
671 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northwest Hemlock Street
1067 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Hemlock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Maple Street
30 m · 3 sec · Northwest Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Waldport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alsea Highway
Continue on Alsea Highway
38 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Salem and Light Rain near Waldport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Waldport?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Philomath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Salem and 49.2 miles from Waldport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 1:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.18 one way or $34.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Salem and Light Rain near Waldport.
Stop Ideas Near Philomath
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 Philomath.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Waldport. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.85 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldport
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,261 |
| Coordinates | 44.4267900, -124.0687300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldport (-124.06873, 44.42679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
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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