Boston, Massachusetts to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2533 miles 4076.5 km · straight line
3100.5 miles actual route 4989.8 km · driving distance
55h 1min estimated drive time
$298 - $367 estimated fuel cost
~5h 36min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Portland, Oregon is 2533 miles (4076.5 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3100.5 miles, taking about 55h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 36min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 55h 1min $298 - $367 Flexible stops
Fly ~5h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~66h 1min $248–$465* Budget
Train ~71h 31min $372–$1085* Comfort

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 844 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 211 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 9.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM