How far is Seaside, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Seaside, OR to Portland, OR is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.1 mi
01h 33m
Flight
68.29 mi
109.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.1 mi
Kilometers
127.3 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, May 6, 3:25 PM PDT
Return by in Seaside
Wed, May 6, 4:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaside
2026-05-06T13:52
Arrive Portland
Wed, May 6, 3:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaside
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Vernonia
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Seaside
39.5 mi
00h 46m
To Portland
39.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaside and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Roosevelt Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1067 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Seattle

    2349 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1724 ft · 29 sec · Stadium Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
39.3 mi · 50%
Northwest Sunset Highway
34.3 mi · 43%
South Roosevelt Drive
3.8 mi · 5%
I 405 North
0.44 mi · 1%
Stadium Freeway
0.33 mi
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

35.1 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
68.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonia
00h 46m from Seaside
Leave By
3:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Seaside and Partly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaside to Portland?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vernonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Seaside and 39.6 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seaside and Partly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Vernonia

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

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

22 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

27 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

38 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Necanicum Junction, Oregon

44 mi away
Hwy 26 and Hwy 53

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Portland. Straight-line distance: 68.29 mi (109.9 km).

Seaside

#1 Seaside

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,926
Coordinates45.9931600, -123.9226400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 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
Start: Broadway Street (-123.922639, 45.993079)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.63
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.81 $27.63
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.89 $29.79
Premium $5.57 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $6.37 $17.76 $35.52

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaside and Portland. The current time is 13:52:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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