How far is Vancouver, WA from Ocean Park, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Ocean Park, WA is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.43 mi
02h 49m
Flight
88.98 mi
143.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.98 mi
Kilometers
143.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.43 mi
Kilometers
187.37 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-19T03:01
Arrive Ocean Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
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
Cathlamet
WA

Town in Washington, United States

From Vancouver
58.2 mi
01h 24m
To Ocean Park
58.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
Ocean Park Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using Long Beach as the closest live forecast in the Pacific County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Ocean Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Ocean Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    873 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive

    1025 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview

    921 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oregon Way

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Clatskanie, Astoria

    1158 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Leif Erickson Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Marine Drive

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Marine Drive

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Bond Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West Marine Drive

    1541 ft · 54 sec · West Marine Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pacific Way

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Pacific Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Vernon Avenue

    3098 ft · 1 min · Vernon Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bay Avenue

    159 m · 14 sec · Bay Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Ocean Park.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 37%
I 5 North
34.9 mi · 30%
West Marine Drive
9.23 mi · 8%
Pacific Way
7.68 mi · 7%
WA 432 West
3.96 mi · 3%
Pacific Avenue
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lower Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

43.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cathlamet
01h 24m from Vancouver
Leave By
12:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Light Rain near Ocean Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Ocean Park?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Cathlamet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Vancouver and 58.3 miles from Ocean Park.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vancouver and Light Rain near Ocean Park.

Stop Ideas Near Cathlamet

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

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

BUS

Astoria Transit Center

35 mi away
900 Marine Drive
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

37 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

40 mi away
44573 Highway 26
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

40 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Ocean Park. Straight-line distance: 88.98 mi (143.2 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Ocean Park

#2 Ocean Park

Census designated place

Population1,573
Coordinates46.4917700, -124.0520800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Ocean Park (-124.05208, 46.49177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $21.51
Round trip
$43.02
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.51 $43.02
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $5.77 $23.72 $47.44
Diesel $5.47 $22.47 $44.94

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 Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Ocean Park. The current time is 03:01:07.

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.