How far is Portland, OR from Carlton, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Carlton, OR is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Portland and Carlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Carlton.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South
2393 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
1614 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on East Portland Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Portland Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
963 ft · 23 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East Hancock Street
2649 ft · 2 min · East Hancock Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1582 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Illinois Street
828 ft · 28 sec · West Illinois Street
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Continue on Yamhill-Newberg Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Yamhill-Newberg Highway
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Kuehne Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Kuehne Road
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Continue on Northeast Hendricks Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Hendricks Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3005 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Portland and Carlton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southwest Pacific Highway
Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Carlton?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Portland and 18.2 miles from Carlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.
Stop Ideas Near Sherwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherwood.
Oregon City station
Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Carlton. Straight-line distance: 28.97 mi (46.63 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Carlton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2942800, -123.1764900 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlton (-123.17649, 45.29428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
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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