How far is Ocean Park, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Ocean Park, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.08 mi
02h 22m
Flight
88.98 mi
143.2 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ocean Park.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.98 mi
Kilometers
143.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.08 mi
Kilometers
188.42 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM PDT
Return by in Ocean Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Park
2026-04-19T03:08
Arrive Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Park
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
Cathlamet
WA

Town in Washington, United States

From Ocean Park
58.3 mi
01h 11m
To Vancouver
58.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ocean Park Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using Long Beach as the closest live forecast in the Pacific County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Park and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Park and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vernon Avenue

    3098 ft · 1 min · Vernon Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pacific Way

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Pacific Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Pacific Avenue North

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Pacific Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    3161 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.9 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Marine Drive

    1541 ft · 52 sec · West Marine Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Bond Street

    3032 ft · 2 min · West Bond Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    744 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Exchange Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Exchange Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marine Drive

    2634 ft · 1 min · Marine Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Leif Erickson Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle

    1079 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Oregon Way

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Oregon Way

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tennant Way

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Tennant Way

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    3159 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Park and Vancouver.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 37%
I 5 South
35.4 mi · 30%
Pacific Way
7.68 mi · 7%
Tennant Way
3.11 mi · 3%
Pacific Avenue North
2.84 mi · 2%
Oregon Way
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lower Columbia River Highway

Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

43.2 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cathlamet
01h 11m from Ocean Park
Leave By
1:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Ocean Park and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ocean Park to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Cathlamet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Ocean Park and 58.8 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Ocean Park and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Cathlamet

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

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

BUS

Astoria Transit Center

35 mi away
900 Marine Drive
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

37 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

40 mi away
44573 Highway 26
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

40 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Park and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 88.98 mi (143.2 km).

Ocean Park

#1 Ocean Park

Census designated place

Population1,573
Coordinates46.4917700, -124.0520800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay Avenue (-124.052089, 46.491518)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.22
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.61 $43.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.99 $45.98
Premium $5.77 $23.83 $47.67
Diesel $5.47 $22.58 $45.16

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 Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Park and Vancouver. The current time is 03:08:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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