How far is Sandy, OR from Barlow, OR?

The driving distance from Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
31.75 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.47 mi
39.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.47 mi
Kilometers
39.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.09 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 PM PDT
Return by in Sandy
Wed, Apr 15, 6:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-15T16:57
Arrive Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Clackamas
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

From Sandy
15.8 mi
00h 27m
To Barlow
15.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City

    2038 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego

    967 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Willamette Drive

    658 ft · 16 sec · Willamette Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Willamette Drive

    50 m · 4 sec · Willamette Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge

    903 ft · 35 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    596 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · McLoughlin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pacific Highway East

    649 ft · 12 sec · Pacific Highway East

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    538 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Barlow Road

    660 ft · 16 sec · South Barlow Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    159 m · 23 sec · West 1st Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Highway 212
11.8 mi · 37%
South Highway 99E
5.22 mi · 16%
I 205 South
3.69 mi · 12%
McLoughlin Boulevard
2.43 mi · 8%
Southeast Orient Drive
2.21 mi · 7%
Mount Hood Highway
1.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Highway 212

Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212

11.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clackamas
00h 27m from Sandy
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Sandy and Rain near Barlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Clackamas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Sandy and 15.9 miles from Barlow.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow then Slight Chance T-storms around Sandy and Rain near Barlow.

Stop Ideas Near Clackamas

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 Clackamas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.1 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 9.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clackamas.

RAIL

Oregon City station

5 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

26 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Barlow. Straight-line distance: 24.47 mi (39.38 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Barlow

City in Oregon, USA

Population147
Coordinates45.2517900, -122.7206500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-122.26148, 45.39734)
End: Barlow (-122.72065, 45.25179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $5.55
Round trip
$11.09
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.55 $11.09
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $5.57 $6.23 $12.47
Diesel $6.37 $7.13 $14.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Barlow. The current time is 16:57:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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