Origin
Newberg, OR
Late night in Newberg on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newberg, OR to Portland, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberg, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting the heart of Oregon's wine country to the urban hub of Portland, this 24.7-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 43 minutes. Since the entire route stays within the Pacific Coast region, you won't need to worry about major climate shifts or long-haul logistics. It is perfectly suited as a quick day trip, requiring only a single day to complete comfortably. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical drive for a weekend getaway or a quick commute. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this path offers a simple, efficient connection between Newberg and the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Portland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pacific Highway West | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Everett Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Pacific Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberg, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99W
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
4
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
10
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
12
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 99W / East Portland Road
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99W / East Portland Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from local roads onto the interstate. You will spend roughly 31% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 12.1 miles along the Southwest Pacific Highway. The route begins with a more relaxed pace before shifting onto the faster-moving I-5 and the Stadium Freeway as you approach your destination. This blend of road types keeps the drive engaging without feeling overly taxing. You should be prepared for the transition from open stretches to the more structured traffic patterns of the Portland metro area.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Southwest Pacific Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OR 99W / East Portland Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 99W / East Portland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newberg, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
15.8 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Newberg, OR
Full guide →Newberg is a city in the Willamette Valley region of Oregon. Often referred to as "the gateway to Oregon Wine Country", Newberg is a short drive from Portland and has a small, walkable old-town with retail, bars, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Portland, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 99W / East Portland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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