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Oregon Coast Highway 101
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Oregon Coast Highway 101

The under-celebrated American coast drive. Dunes, sea stacks, lighthouses, and a Tesla Supercharger about every 60 miles.

At a glance

The Oregon Coast Highway 101 is a 580 km coastal road in Oregon, USA. It runs from Astoria to Brookings in about 11 hours of driving. Highlights include Cannon Beach, Newport and Samuel H. Boardman. Best driven May – October; rated easy difficulty.

Road length
580 km
Duration
11 hrs
Vehicle
EV
Difficulty
Easy
Best season
May – October
Likes
6,120

Road length is the scenic route itself — your actual door-to-door driving distance depends on where you start and which stops you take.

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When to go

Best time to drive

Recommended window

May – October

What to expect

Expect more visitors in July–August peak season; shoulder months (May–June, September) are usually quieter and often offer better light.

General guidance only — always confirm local road and weather conditions before departure.

Plan your days

How many days for Oregon Coast Highway 101?

Driving pace per day
Suggested plan

Plan around 3 days for this route.

At ~5 hours of driving a day, you'll want 2 overnight stops along the way. The route has 4 recommended stops to help you break it up.

Estimate based on total driving time — actual pace depends on stops, traffic, and breaks.

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The route at a glance

Itinerary

Stops along the way

  1. ●
    Start
    Astoria
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  2. 01
    Astoria

    Goonies country.

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  3. 02
    Cannon Beach

    Haystack Rock.

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  4. 03
    Newport

    Charging + aquarium.

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  5. 04
    Samuel H. Boardman

    Scenic corridor finale.

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  6. ◆
    Finish
    Brookings
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Field notes

Travel tips

  • ★Cannon Beach at sunset is mandatory.
  • ★Charge in Newport.
  • ★Save Samuel H. Boardman for the second day.
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Common questions

Frequently asked

How long does it take to drive the Oregon Coast Highway 101?

The Oregon Coast Highway 101 takes about 11 hours of driving non-stop to cover its 580 km. Actual trip length depends on how often you stop at viewpoints and towns along the way.

How long is the Oregon Coast Highway 101?

The Oregon Coast Highway 101 is 580 km long, running from Astoria to Brookings.

When is the best time to drive the Oregon Coast Highway 101?

Best driven May – October. Expect more visitors in July–August peak season; shoulder months (May–June, September) are usually quieter and often offer better light.

Is the Oregon Coast Highway 101 hard to drive?

The Oregon Coast Highway 101 is rated easy difficulty. It is classified as a coastal road.

What are the main stops on the Oregon Coast Highway 101?

The route runs from Astoria to Brookings, with key stops including Cannon Beach, Newport, Samuel H. Boardman.

Where is the Oregon Coast Highway 101?

The Oregon Coast Highway 101 is located in Oregon, USA. It runs between Astoria and Brookings.