How far is Portland, OR from Salem, OR?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Portland and Salem is 43.75 miles (70.41 km).
Flight distance from Portland, OR to Salem, OR is 43.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Portland, Oregon to Salem, Oregon is: 47.33 miles (76.17 km) by car.
Driving from Portland to Salem will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. It is located on the Columbia River in northwestern Oregon. Portland is a major center for the technology industry and is known for its coffee shops and its breweries.
| Population | 656751 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°31'24"N 122°40'34"W |
| Latitude | 45.5234500 |
| Longitude | -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum.
| Population | 175891 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°56'34"N 123°2'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.9429000 |
| Longitude | -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Salem: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154,44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time Between Portland and Salem
The distance between Portland and Salem is 76 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Portland and Salem. The current time is 16:11:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.32 liters (1.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portland and Salem.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portland to Salem is $7.35 (diesel $8.3).
Oregon gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.4 | $4.64 | $4.86 | $4.97 |
| Total | $7.35 | $7.74 | $8.11 | $8.3 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Oregon ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.404 (Diesel $4.969) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portland and Salem (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
