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Trip from Newport, OR to Portland, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Nov 13, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

133.5 mi

215 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oregon, USA

Newport, OR

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Downtown Portland, OR, OR

Portland, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newport, OR to Portland, OR covers 133.5 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Corvallis Newport Highway, Corvallis-Lebanon Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.3 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.8 miles from Newport, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 71.3 mi 1h 25m
Corvallis Newport Highway 41.4 mi 56m
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway 9.8 mi 13m
Southwest Philomath Boulevard 3.6 mi 6m
Stadium Freeway 2.1 mi 3m
Applegate Street 1.4 mi 3m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Corvallis-Newport Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 71.3 mi, about 1h 25m

Traffic on I-5

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,740 veh/hr typical · worst 4,416

Quietest

2 AM

~305 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

12.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport, OR and Portland, OR.

1

Start on this road

82 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left

52 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto West Olive Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Olive Street
4

Continue on US 20

41 mi · 56 min · Corvallis Newport Highway
5

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
6

Turn slight right onto US 20; OR 34

0.9 mi · 2 min · Applegate Street
7

Continue on Applegate Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Applegate Street
8

Turn left onto South 21st Street

428 ft · 19 sec · South 21st Street
9

Turn right onto US 20; OR 34

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Continue on US 20; OR 34

3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
11

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
12

Continue on OR 34

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
13

Turn right onto OR 34

9.8 mi · 13 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
15

Merge onto I 5

71 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
16

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.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 2B Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street
19

Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

521 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue
20

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street
21

Turn right

110 ft · 8 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.8 miles from Newport, OR, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 29 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.8 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Newport, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Newport, OR

This is one driving day of about 133.5 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Newport, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 71.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corvallis, OR

67 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Philomath, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jefferson, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.8 miles from Newport, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19717544966

Visit website

Grits N' Gravy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.1 mi

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

The Society Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15034450444

Visit website

Café UNITED

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.2 mi

Behind The Museum Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.6 mi

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19717544966

Visit website

Grits N' Gravy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15032273903

Visit website

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15032199000

Visit website

Khao San Thai

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15032273700

Visit website

Clearwater Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412725550

Visit website

Higgins

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15032229070

Visit website

Georgie's Beachside Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+15412659800

Visit website

Le Pigeon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15035468796

Visit website

The Society Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15034450444

Visit website

Café UNITED

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15039841072

Visit website

Behind The Museum Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+15034776625

Visit website

TwentySix Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Ross Island Grocery & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15032274531

Visit website

Cafe Marzocca Italian Espresso Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+15036365001

Visit website

Cafe Today

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Tigard, OR

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19712885915

Visit website

red e café roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15039981387

Visit website

Powell's City of Books

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18008787323

Visit website

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

Newport Historic Bayfront

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Sea Lion Docks

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15412725551

Visit website

Mariner Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15412652206

Visit website

Portland Art Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15032262811

Visit website

The Skeleton Key Odditorium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 12–6 pm

+15032215424

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 133.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
130.7 mi into trip | ~2h 53m 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
132.8 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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
5
133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | Northwest Couch Street

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.86 one way

$47.72 round trip

$4.54/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.81 $25.29 $50.57
premium $5.10 $26.79 $53.59
diesel $6.56 $34.48 $68.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.1 0 $14.02 $6.41
Efficient EV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34
EV Truck/SUV 53.4 0 $18.69 $8.54

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Nov 12, 2026

Origin

Newport, OR

Afternoon in Newport on Friday

Local time

1:09 PM

PST

Current temp

52°F

Cloudy

SE 5 to 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued November 11 at 4:50PM PST until November 12 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

High Surf Warning

High Surf Warning issued November 11 at 2:02PM PST until November 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

Destination

Portland, OR

Afternoon in Portland on Friday

Local time

1:09 PM

PST

Current temp

50°F

Cloudy

ESE 1 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued November 11 at 4:50PM PST until November 12 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

High Surf Warning

High Surf Warning issued November 11 at 2:02PM PST until November 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

133.5 mi in 2h 59m — 55% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 5.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.3 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 59.4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.7 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

527 ft 100 ft

Total Climb

640 ft

Total Descent

425 ft

Highest Point

527 ft

~38.2 mi in

Elevation Range

427 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Newport, OR

Full guide →

Founded 1882

Newport is a city on the Central Oregon Coast.

Top landmarks

  • • Yaquina Bay Light — lighthouse in Oregon, United States
  • • Yaquina Bay Bridge — highway bridge in Oregon, USA
  • • Sylvia Beach Hotel — historic hotel in Newport, Oregon, USA

Arriving in Portland, OR

Full guide →

Few American cities can match the youthful spirit of Portland, "The City of Roses". The largest city in the state of Oregon, Portland's residents are proud of their city, which draws people for its scenic beauty, great outdoors environment, excellent microbreweries, and eco-friendly urban planning policies, as well as a reputation for colorful characters and a proudly liberal outlook with an attitude to match. Lying about 70 mi (124 km) from the Pacific Coast on Oregon's northern border, the city straddles the Willamette River (pronounced will-LAM-ett; just remember the rhyme "It's Willamette, dammit.") south of its confluence with the Columbia River. To the east, majestic Mount Hood forms an inspiring backdrop for Portland's skyline.

Top landmarks

  • • Portland Art Museum — art museum in Portland, Oregon
  • • Union Station — railroad station in Portland, Oregon, USA
  • • Veterans Memorial Coliseum — indoor arena in Portland, Oregon, USA

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 2h 59m. Total distance: 133.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 59.4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.7 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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