How far is Cedar Mill, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Cedar Mill, OR to Portland, OR is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.61 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.52 mi
10.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.52 mi
Kilometers
10.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.61 mi
Kilometers
13.86 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Tue, May 5, 7:09 AM PDT
Return by in Cedar Mill
Tue, May 5, 7:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Mill
2026-05-05T06:53
Arrive Portland
Tue, May 5, 7:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Mill
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Slope
OR

Unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.

From Cedar Mill
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To Portland
4.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Mill and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road

    955 ft · 35 sec · Northwest Cornell Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest Murray Boulevard

    1880 ft · 59 sec · Northwest Murray Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 26 East: Portland

    1581 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Seattle

    2349 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1724 ft · 29 sec · Stadium Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
162.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
4.21 mi · 49%
Northwest Sunset Highway
2.06 mi · 24%
I 405 North
0.44 mi · 5%
Northwest Murray Boulevard
0.36 mi · 4%
Stadium Freeway
0.33 mi · 4%
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

4.21 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Slope
00h 08m from Cedar Mill
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cedar Mill 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 Cedar Mill to Portland?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Slope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Cedar Mill and 4.3 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cedar Mill and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near West Slope

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 West Slope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 3 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Gresham City Hall
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Slope.

BUS

Portland, OR

8 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

20 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Mill and Portland. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.5 km).

Cedar Mill

#1 Cedar Mill

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon

Population14,546
Coordinates45.5248400, -122.8109300
Altitude78
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: (-122.81101, 45.524849)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.49
Round trip
$2.97
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.60 $3.20
Premium $5.57 $1.67 $3.34
Diesel $6.37 $1.91 $3.82

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Mill and Portland. The current time is 06:53:31.

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.