Distance from Portland to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between Portland, Oregon and Sacramento, California is 777 kilometers (483 miles).

Portland, Oregon, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, while Sacramento is situated in Northern California, both cities are part of the western United States. The straight-line distance between them is 777 kilometers, heading south.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Portland at 15 meters above sea level and Sacramento at 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Portland to Sacramento follows Interstate 5 south through Oregon, passing through cities like Eugene and Medford, then continues into California, passing Redding and Chico before reaching Sacramento.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mount Shasta, Shasta Lake, Oregon Caves National Monument.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Portland to Sacramento crosses diverse landscapes, including the Cascade Range and the Central Valley, with landmarks like Mount Shasta.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer crowds, or in summer for festivals and events in Sacramento.

Climate

Sacramento generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to Portland, with hot summers and mild, wet winters.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers accessible public transport and facilities, similar to Portland, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
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90 km/h
120 km/h
Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)
Sacramento, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 38.5816° N 121.4944° W

Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
  • Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
  • Travis Air Force Base (SUU)

Other distances from Portland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 km

Other distances from Sacramento

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sacramento to New York City 4,033 km
From Sacramento to Los Angeles 581 km
From Sacramento to Chicago 2,885 km
From Sacramento to Houston 2,589 km
From Sacramento to Phoenix 1,022 km

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