How far is Portland, OR from New Hope, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to New Hope, OR is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.65 mi
05h 07m
Flight
221.1 mi
355.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.1 mi
Kilometers
355.83 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.65 mi
Kilometers
408.21 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Thu, Oct 15, 10:53 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Fri, Oct 16, 4:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-10-15T17:45
Arrive New Hope
Thu, Oct 15, 10:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM PDT

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

Leave by
6:44 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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
126.8 mi
02h 33m
To New Hope
126.8 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and New Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and New Hope.

  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

    243.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    2587 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

    90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Williams Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto New Hope Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · New Hope Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Hope Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
245 mi · 96%
New Hope Road
3.38 mi · 1%
Grants Pass Parkway
2.28 mi · 1%
Williams Highway
1.5 mi · 1%
I 405 South
0.45 mi
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

243 mi · 04h 47m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 33m from Portland
Leave By
6:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portland and Sunny near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to New Hope?

The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Portland and 126.8 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.64 one way or $89.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portland and Sunny near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 221.1 mi (355.83 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
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#2 New Hope

Situated at an elevation of 1040 feet in Josephine County, this census-designated place lies south of Grants Pass within the Rogue River Valley region of Oregon.

Population0
Coordinates42.3623400, -123.3678400
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: New Hope (-123.36784, 42.36234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.88 L · about $44.64
Round trip
$89.29
17.9 gal · 67.76 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $44.64 $89.29
Mid-grade $5.25 $46.99 $93.98
Premium $5.56 $49.73 $99.45
Diesel $6.75 $60.37 $120.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and New Hope. The current time is 17:45:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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