Oregon Route 240 is a short, country highway, running about 11 miles (18 km) from Newberg to Yamhill. It has medium traffic and it is to the southwest of the Portland metropolitan area.
OR 240 is known as the Yamhill-Newberg Highway No. 151 (see Oregon highways and routes).
Read more about Oregon Route 240: Route Description
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