How far is Portland, OR from Waldport, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Waldport, OR is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Waldport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Waldport.
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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
71.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
1736 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Turn left onto Newport-Corvallis Highway
3088 ft · 48 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
1.2 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
118 m · 17 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
838 ft · 21 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Turn left onto Alsea Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Alsea Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Alsea Highway
38 mi · 52 min · Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northeast Alsea Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northwest Alsea Highway
671 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northwest Hemlock Street
1067 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Hemlock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Maple Street
30 m · 3 sec · Northwest Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Waldport.
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
71.1 mi · 01h 25m
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 Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Waldport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Waldport?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Tangent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Portland and 73.8 miles from Waldport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 10:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Waldport.
Stop Ideas Near Tangent
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 Tangent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Waldport. Straight-line distance: 101.85 mi (163.91 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 Waldport
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,261 |
| Coordinates | 44.4267900, -124.0687300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldport (-124.06873, 44.42679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.17 | $66.33 |
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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