Long Beach, California to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

845.5 miles 1360.7 km · straight line
984.7 miles actual route 1584.7 km · driving distance
18h 34min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Portland, Oregon is 845.5 miles (1360.7 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NNW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 984.7 miles, taking about 18h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California 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. 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 34min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 17min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~24h 8min $118–$345* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM