How far is Medford, OR from Harbor, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Harbor, OR is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.25 mi
02h 54m
Flight
73.72 mi
118.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.72 mi
Kilometers
118.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.25 mi
Kilometers
201.57 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Cave Junction
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
62.6 mi
01h 27m
To Harbor
62.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1

    582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway

    2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    957 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    1356 ft · 29 sec · Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1

  9. 9

    Continue on Grants Pass Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Old Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Caves Highway

    1845 ft · 53 sec · Caves Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Redwood Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Bank Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101

  17. 17

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Hoffeldt Lane

    87 m · 11 sec · West Hoffeldt Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shopping Center Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · Shopping Center Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Harbor.

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi · 57%
Crater Lake Highway
25.5 mi · 20%
Route 101
10.2 mi · 8%
North Bank Road
6.72 mi · 5%
Oregon Coast Highway
4.34 mi · 3%
Grants Pass Parkway
2.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Turn left onto Redwood Highway

44.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cave Junction
01h 27m from Medford
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Harbor?

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Cave Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Medford and 62.7 miles from Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Cave Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cave Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cave Junction.

BUS

Cave Junction, OR

406 Redwood Coast Highway
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

42 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Smith River, CA

51 mi away
13450 US Highway 101 North
BUS

Brookings

54 mi away
624 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Harbor. Straight-line distance: 73.72 mi (118.64 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Harbor

#2 Harbor

Unincorporated community in Oregon

Population2,391
Coordinates42.0531700, -124.2675900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Harbor (-124.26759, 42.05317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.77
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $21.88 $43.77
Mid-grade $5.34 $23.59 $47.19
Premium $5.57 $24.60 $49.20
Diesel $6.37 $28.14 $56.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Harbor. The current time is 02:06:12.

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.