How far is Sheridan, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Sheridan, OR to Portland, OR is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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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
61.34 mi
01h 13m
Flight
45.58 mi
73.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.58 mi
Kilometers
73.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.34 mi
Kilometers
98.71 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sun, May 3, 7:39 AM PDT
Return by in Sheridan
Sun, May 3, 8:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-05-03T06:26
Arrive Portland
Sun, May 3, 7:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
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
Newberg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Sheridan
25.9 mi
00h 36m
To Portland
35.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3034 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest West Valley Highway

    2275 ft · 46 sec · Southwest West Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Southwest West Valley Highway

    2428 ft · 1 min · Southwest West Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Salmon River Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward West McMinnville Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West McMinnville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Springbrook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Portland Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

    12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem

    2296 ft · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    80 m · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 20%
Salmon River Highway
9.72 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
5.57 mi · 9%
Pacific Highway West
4.5 mi · 7%
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.19 mi · 7%
Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.15 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Pacific Highway

Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

12.1 mi · 00h 21m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberg
00h 36m from Sheridan
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sheridan and Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Sheridan and 35.4 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheridan and Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Newberg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newberg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberg.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

30 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Portland. Straight-line distance: 45.58 mi (73.36 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,123
Coordinates45.0992800, -123.3948300
Altitude56
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: East Main Street (-123.394847, 45.099428)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.53 $23.06
Premium $5.57 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $6.37 $13.75 $27.50

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and Portland. The current time is 06:26:07.

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.