How far is Sandy, OR from Aloha, OR?

The driving distance from Sandy, OR to Aloha, OR is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.98 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.11 mi
48.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.11 mi
Kilometers
48.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.98 mi
Kilometers
65.95 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aloha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM PDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Aloha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Maywood Park
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Sandy
19.7 mi
00h 29m
To Aloha
21.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Aloha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Aloha.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Proctor Boulevard

    2325 ft · 1 min · Proctor Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway

    2977 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Burnside Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Southeast Burnside Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland

    1539 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton

    1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Way, Barnes Road

    1200 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue

    640 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road

    637 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Barnes Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway

    1061 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canyon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue

    16 m · 6 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Aloha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Hood Highway
9.07 mi · 22%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 16%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 12%
US 26 West
4.76 mi · 12%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.59 mi · 6%
Southeast Burnside Road
1.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mount Hood Highway

Continue on Mount Hood Highway

9.07 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maywood Park
00h 29m from Sandy
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Sandy and Light Rain Likely near Aloha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Aloha?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Sandy and 21.3 miles from Aloha.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Sandy and Light Rain Likely near Aloha.

Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maywood Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Gresham City Hall
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.

BUS

Portland, OR

9 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

13 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

21 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Aloha. Straight-line distance: 30.11 mi (48.46 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

City in Oregon, USA

Population11,566
Coordinates45.3973400, -122.2614800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Aloha

#2 Aloha

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population49,425
Coordinates45.4942800, -122.8670500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Proctor Boulevard (-122.26148, 45.397294)
End: (-122.867012, 45.494291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $5.57 $8.07 $16.14
Diesel $6.37 $9.23 $18.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Aloha. The current time is 22:05:46.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.