Distance from Portland to Washington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Portland (OR) to Washington (DC) is 2347 miles or 3777 kilometers or 2038 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Portland to Washington is 2805 miles (4515 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 458 miles or 738 km.

Flight distance from Portland, OR to Washington, DC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Portland and Washington is 2347 miles or 3777 km.
The nearest airport to Portland, is Portland International Airport (PDX) and the nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Portland to Washington?

Flight time from Portland, OR to Washington, DC is 5 hours 23 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Portland to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Portland, OR and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Portland, OR, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Portland, Oregon to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Portland, OR to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Portland, Oregon to Washington, District of Columbia is 2805 miles or 4515 km.
The total driving distance from Portland, OR to Washington, DC is 2805 miles or 4515 kilometers. Your trip begins in Portland, Oregon. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Portland, Oregon to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 2805 miles (4515 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Portland, OR to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Portland, OR to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Portland to Washington take?
Portland and Washington are 49 hours 26 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Portland and Washington

Time difference between Portland (OR) and Washington (DC) is 2 Hours.
Washington time is 2 Hours ahead of Portland.

Current local time in PortlandCurrent local time in Washington
2025-12-17, 04:12:10 MST2025-12-17, 06:12:10 EST
How Far is it Between Portland Oregon, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Portland, OR and Washington, DC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2805 mi 4515 km 2435.86 nmi
Straight line distance 2347 mi 3777 km 2038 nmi
Difference 458 mi 738 km 397 nmi

Portland Details

Portland is located in Oregon, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 45° 32' 13'' Longitude: W 122° 38' 59.9''
Latitude45.53695
Longitude-122.64997
StateOregon
Nearest airports to Portland

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Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Portland, OR and Washington, DC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 94 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 70 hours 32 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 62 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 56 hours 26 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 51 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 47 hours 1 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 16 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 11 minutes