How far is Cannon Beach, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Cannon Beach, OR to Portland, OR is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cannon Beach and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cannon Beach and Portland.
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Start on South Hemlock Street
1400 ft · 54 sec · South Hemlock Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
1866 ft · 1 min · Sunset Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1736 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunset Highway
34.8 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
20.2 mi · 28 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Seattle
2349 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1724 ft · 29 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
906 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
80 m · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cannon Beach and Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunset Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunset Highway
34.8 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cannon Beach and Partly Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cannon Beach to Portland?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Vernonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Cannon Beach and 39.8 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cannon Beach and Partly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Vernonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernonia.
Manning, Oregon
Elsie, Oregon
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Necanicum Junction, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cannon Beach and Portland. Straight-line distance: 67.03 mi (107.88 km).
#1 Cannon Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 45.8917700, -123.9615300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.89 | $35.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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