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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.15 mi
03h 40m
Flight
127.33 mi
204.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.33 mi
Kilometers
204.91 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.15 mi
Kilometers
264.18 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, May 2, 12:30 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Sat, May 2, 4:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-02T08:50
Arrive Florence
Sat, May 2, 12:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
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
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
82 mi
01h 50m
To Florence
82.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South

    2393 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  14. 14

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 99S

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  17. 17

    Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway

    2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Applegate Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Territorial Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Territorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Territorial Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Suttle Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Suttle Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126

    28.5 mi · 39 min · Highway 126

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highway 126

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Highway 126

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Spruce Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    86 m · 10 sec · 18th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
84.2 mi · 51%
Highway 126
42.6 mi · 26%
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.29 mi · 5%
Territorial Road
4.41 mi · 3%
Suttle Road
3.8 mi · 2%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
01h 50m from Portland
Leave By
9:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Florence. Straight-line distance: 127.33 mi (204.91 km).

Portland

#1 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
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,210
Coordinates43.9826200, -124.0998400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Florence (-124.09984, 43.98262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $28.67
Round trip
$57.33
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Florence. The current time is 08:50:46.

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.