How far is Albany, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Portland, OR is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.76 mi
01h 15m
Flight
64.77 mi
104.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.77 mi
Kilometers
104.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.76 mi
Kilometers
113.88 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, May 2, 10:11 AM PDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, May 2, 11:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-02T08:55
Arrive Portland
Sat, May 2, 10:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
35.3 mi
00h 37m
To Portland
35.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast

    69 m · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    133 m · 18 sec · Albany Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    76 m · 5 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    623 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Junction City Highway
65.6 mi · 93%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 3%
Salem Avenue Southeast
1.33 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.68 mi · 1%
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi
Everett Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Albany-Junction City Highway

Take the exit straight

65.5 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 37m from Albany
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Portland?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Albany and 35.4 miles from Portland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Portland. Straight-line distance: 64.77 mi (104.23 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.35 $26.69
Premium $5.57 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $6.37 $15.92 $31.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Portland. The current time is 08:55:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.