Bellingham to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

224.3 miles 361 km · straight line
262.8 miles actual route 423 km · driving distance
5h 15min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Bellingham from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Bellingham to Portland, Oregon is 224.3 miles (361 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located S of Bellingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 262.8 miles, taking about 5h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Bellingham in Washington and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bellingham and Portland, Oregon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bellingham to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 15min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 18min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 59min $32–$92* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bellingham & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Bellingham
48.76°N, 122.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 75 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 111 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM