How far is Portland, OR from Florence, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Florence, OR is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Florence.
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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
82.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd 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 South 3rd Street
1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
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Continue on Ivy Street
1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street
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Continue on Highway 99S
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S
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Turn right onto Highway 36
1.8 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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Territorial Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on Territorial Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Territorial Highway
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Turn right onto Suttle Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Suttle Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126
28.5 mi · 39 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Highway 126
14.2 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto 18th Street
86 m · 10 sec · 18th Street
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Turn right
14 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 Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Stadium Freeway
Merge slight right
82.7 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Florence?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Portland and 82.1 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.67 one way or $57.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Halsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Florence. Straight-line distance: 127.33 mi (204.91 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 Florence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,210 |
| Coordinates | 43.9826200, -124.0998400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-124.09984, 43.98262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.91 | $61.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.23 | $64.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
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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