Distance from Seattle to Portland (United States)

The distance between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon is 233 kilometers (145 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Seattle and Portland are located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, with Seattle to the north and Portland to the south, both cities are known for their vibrant cultural scenes. The straight-line distance between them is 233 kilometers, heading south.

Seattle is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level, while Portland is at only 15 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Seattle to Portland via Interstate 5 passes through Tacoma and Olympia, offering views of the Cascade Range and crossing the Columbia River into Oregon, a major route for travelers.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mount St. Helens, Columbia River, Tacoma Dome.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Seattle to Portland crosses the Cascade Range and the Columbia River, highlighting urban and natural landmarks.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant events in Portland.

Climate

Portland has a similar climate to Seattle, with wet winters and mild summers, but slightly warmer temperatures overall.

Accessibility

Portland offers extensive public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure, similar to Seattle, enhancing accessibility for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 2-3 days
Bicycle 10-12 hours
Motorcycle 3-4 hours
Car 3-4 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Seattle, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 47.6062° N 122.3321° W

Elevation: 56 m (184 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Lake Union Seaplane Base (LKE)
  • Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)
  • Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (PAE)
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)

Other distances from Seattle

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Seattle to New York City 3,876 km
From Seattle to Los Angeles 1,544 km
From Seattle to Chicago 2,796 km
From Seattle to Houston 3,043 km
From Seattle to Phoenix 1,793 km

Other distances from Portland

Distances 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

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