Sea stacks, forest capes & quiet harbor towns
This is leg 1 of 2, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Oregon Coast Hideaways
Astoria to Cannon Beach
Astoria and Cannon Beach sit about 34 km (21 mi) apart in a straight line, with Cannon Beach to the south. It is leg 1 of 2 on our Oregon Coast Hideaways itinerary, a 5-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 34 km · 21 mi
- Est. road distance
- 41–48 km
- Est. drive time
- 30–60 min
- Direction
- Heading south
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Oregon Coast Hideaways itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 41–48 km (26–30 mi) of road and 30–60 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
Driving is the main option, since the coast highway links every stop and the best viewpoints are pullouts along the way. Towns like Cannon Beach and Astoria are walkable once you park. Check road conditions and expect slower, winding sections.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Cannon Beach
Give it a day and a half: tide pools at Haystack Rock, headland hikes, and beach walks at low tide.
Haystack Rock
235-foot sea stack with tide pools and nesting tufted puffins April–July.
Sea Level Bakery + Coffee
Bakery-café for croissants, scones and coffee before a beach walk.
Pelican Brewing Cannon Beach
Pelican's brewery and taproom a short walk from the beach.
Neahkahnie Mountain Trail
Switchback climb to a summit with views down the coast to Nehalem Bay.
Cannon Beach Gallery
Nonprofit gallery of the Cannon Beach Arts Association showing regional artists.
Ecola State Park
Forested headland with ocean viewpoints over Indian Beach and Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.
Before you leave Astoria
Spend a full day: maritime history and the column in town, then Fort Stevens' shipwreck beach.
On this curated route
Where Astoria → Cannon Beach sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Cannon Beach to Astoria is the same 34 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Astoria to Cannon Beach: questions travelers ask
How far is Astoria from Cannon Beach?
Astoria is about 34 km (21 mi) from Cannon Beach in a straight line, with Cannon Beach to the south. By road, we estimate 41–48 km (26–30 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Cannon Beach?
An estimated 30–60 min, assuming 41–48 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Astoria to Cannon Beach?
Our Oregon Coast Hideaways itinerary includes this leg. Oregon Coast Hideaways runs about 5 days across 3 stops, best in May – Sep.
Onward from Cannon Beach
- Cannon Beach to Yachats 176 km
Guides for both ends
- Astoria travel guide
- Astoria weather best time to visit
- Cannon Beach travel guide
- Cannon Beach weather best time to visit
Cannon Beach by month
Plan Astoria → Cannon Beach with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.