This drive begins in Astoria and follows US 101 down the Oregon coast, where dense evergreen forests meet rocky cliffs, open beaches, and the Pacific Ocean. The road winds through small communities and along stretches of shoreline that alternate between broad ocean views and quiet forested sections. Around Tillamook, the route takes SR 131 inland for a peaceful detour through wooded hills and rural valleys before reconnecting with US 101 farther south.
The journey continues along the coast toward Reedsport, passing dunes, beaches, forests, and rugged coastal scenery along the way. From Reedsport, SR 38 follows the Umpqua River inland before joining SR 138 and gradually climbing into the forested landscape of the Oregon Coast Range. The drive ends at I-5 after traveling from the Pacific Ocean through river valleys and deep mountain forests.
Captured in August 2025.
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- Distance
- 279.28 mi
- Elevation gain
- +13,795 ft
- Elevation loss
- −13,253 ft
- Max elevation
- 840 ft
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