How far is New Hope, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from New Hope, OR to Portland, OR is about 252.3 miles (406 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.28 mi
04h 17m
Flight
221.1 mi
355.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.1 mi
Kilometers
355.83 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.28 mi
Kilometers
406.01 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Oct 15, 6:02 PM PDT
Return by in New Hope
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-10-15T13:45
Arrive Portland
Thu, Oct 15, 6:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From New Hope
125.8 mi
02h 08m
To Portland
126.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
75°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on New Hope Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · New Hope Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Williams Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Williams Highway

    2078 ft · 45 sec · Williams Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast 7th Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast 7th Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    241.4 mi · 4 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 7th Street
244 mi · 97%
New Hope Road
3.38 mi · 1%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 1%
Williams Highway
1.74 mi · 1%
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi
Everett Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Southeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

241 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 08m from New Hope
Leave By
8:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Hope and Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Portland?

The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from New Hope and 126.4 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.39 one way or $88.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Hope and Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Portland. Straight-line distance: 221.1 mi (355.83 km).

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#1 New Hope

Situated at an elevation of 1040 feet in Josephine County, this census-designated place lies south of Grants Pass within the Rogue River Valley region of Oregon.

Population0
Coordinates42.3623400, -123.3678400
Altitude317
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: New Hope Road (-123.367129, 42.362337)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.7 L · about $44.39
Round trip
$88.79
17.8 gal · 67.4 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $44.39 $88.79
Mid-grade $5.25 $46.73 $93.45
Premium $5.56 $49.45 $98.90
Diesel $6.75 $60.03 $120.06

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Portland. The current time is 13:45:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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