Big Sur to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

640.4 miles 1030.6 km · straight line
760.9 miles actual route 1224.6 km · driving distance
14h 48min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Big Sur to Portland, Oregon is 640.4 miles (1030.6 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located N of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 760.9 miles, taking about 14h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur 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 Big Sur to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 48min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 46min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 14min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM