Portland, Oregon to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2347.2 miles 3777.5 km · straight line
2804.9 miles actual route 4514 km · driving distance
49h 23min estimated drive time
$270 - $332 estimated fuel cost
~5h 13min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Washington DC?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Washington DC is 2347.2 miles (3777.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2804.9 miles, taking about 49h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 13min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Portland, Oregon and Washington DC. 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 Portland, Oregon to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 49h 23min $270 - $332 Flexible stops
Fly ~5h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~59h 16min $224–$421* Budget
Train ~64h 12min $337–$982* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 782 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 196 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 10.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM