How far is North Bend, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from North Bend, OR to Portland, OR is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 North Bend and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bend and Portland.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
103 m · 21 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
1090 ft · 35 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
717 ft · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue
1060 ft · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.4 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 126
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
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Continue on Highway 126
32.3 mi · 44 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Territorial Road
127 m · 10 sec · Territorial Road
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Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway
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Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road
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Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail
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Turn right onto Highway 36
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto Highway 99S
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S
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Continue on Ivy Street
1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street
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Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Take the ramp left
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
82.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · 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 North Bend and Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
82.8 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving North Bend and Light Rain Likely near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bend to Portland?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from North Bend and 115.8 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.57 one way or $77.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around North Bend and Light Rain Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Harrisburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Junction City.
Eugene–Springfield
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bend and Portland. Straight-line distance: 164.98 mi (265.51 km).
#1 North Bend
City in the Washington, United States
| Population | 9,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.4065000, -124.2242800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $38.57 | $77.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.58 | $83.17 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.36 | $86.72 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
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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