How far is Tillamook, OR from Rockaway Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Tillamook, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tillamook and Rockaway Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tillamook and Rockaway Beach.
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Start on the route
57 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Stillwell Avenue
35 m · 12 sec · Stillwell Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Wilson River Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Wilson River Highway
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Turn slight left
735 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson River Loop
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wilson River Loop
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Continue on Latimer Road North
546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North
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Continue on Latimer Road North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Garibaldi Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Garibaldi Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto South Nehalem Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tillamook and Rockaway Beach.
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.
Oregon Coast Highway
Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
7.22 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Tillamook and Partly Sunny near Rockaway Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tillamook to Rockaway Beach?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Tillamook and 9.4 miles from Rockaway Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Tillamook and Partly Sunny near Rockaway Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Bay City
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 Bay City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tillamook and Rockaway Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).
#1 Tillamook
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 45.4564000, -123.8455300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockaway Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 45.6134400, -123.9429100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockaway Beach (-123.94291, 45.61344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.82 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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