Nanaimo to Port Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76.1 miles 122.4 km · straight line
95.1 miles estimated 153 km · driving distance
1h 55min estimated drive time
CAD 15 - CAD 19 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Nanaimo from Port Angeles?

The distance from Nanaimo to Port Angeles is 76.1 miles (122.4 km) as the crow flies. Port Angeles is located SSE of Nanaimo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 95.1 miles, taking about 1h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Nanaimo is in British Columbia, Canada, while Port Angeles is in Washington, United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nanaimo and Port Angeles. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Nanaimo to Port Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 55min CAD 15 - CAD 19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 18min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 49min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nanaimo & Port Angeles

Quick Facts

Nanaimo
49.17°N, 123.94°W
America/Vancouver
16m elevation
Port Angeles
48.12°N, 123.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 327.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients