Origin
New Hope, OR
Late night in New Hope on Wednesday
Local time
4:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Hope, OR to Portland, OR
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
251.9 mi
405 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
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6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Hope, OR
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Trip Overview
This 251.9-mile drive from New Hope to Portland, Oregon, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 7 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 97% of the journey on main roads like OR 99 and New Hope Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $50, this trip offers a straightforward way to travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Oregon. Consider leaving early to maximize your daylight hours and make the most of this continuous journey. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126 miles from New Hope, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 251.9-mile route. You'll be on main roads for 97% of the time, with OR 99 serving as a significant portion of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 241.4 miles on OR 99, indicating long periods of consistent driving. While largely highway, the integration of local roads like New Hope Road and Southeast 7th Street means you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more community-oriented segments as you approach your destination. This character ensures a consistent pace for much of the drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OR 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 241.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and New Hope Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near OR 238 / Williams Highway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 251.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (OR 238 / Williams Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 249.1 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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OR 238 / Williams Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OR 238 / Williams Highway
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
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OR 99
Take the exit onto OR 99
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
249.1 mi into trip
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~5h 1m in
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I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
8
251.2 mi into trip
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~5h 4m in
Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
5
251.8 mi into trip
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~5h 6m in
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Northwest Couch Street
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99 | 241.4 mi | 4h 44m |
| New Hope Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 7th Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Williams Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Everett Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 8th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 99
— 241.4 mi, about 4h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on New Hope Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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New Hope Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto OR 238
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Highway
3
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 238
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Williams Highway
4
Continue on OR 99
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast 7th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto OR 99
241 mi
·
4 hr 44 min
·
OR 99
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
9
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
11
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour, 7-minute estimated duration, this trip is best tackled in a single day. Aim to depart from New Hope in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic as you get closer to Portland. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 241.4 miles on OR 99, and plan your refueling accordingly. The $50 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting your trip expenses. A practical tip: utilize the initial stretch on New Hope Road to make any last-minute adjustments to your navigation or grab any forgotten snacks before settling in for the longer highway portion.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126 miles from New Hope, OR, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 241.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Hope, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Hope, OR
This is one driving day of about 251.9 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Hope, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OR 99 for about 241.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126 mi from New Hope, OR · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126 miles from New Hope, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before OR 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 241.4 miles.
Arriving in Portland, OR
The final approach into Portland, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Portland, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.18 one way
$100.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $53.11 | $106.21 |
| premium | $5.59 | $55.45 | $110.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.62 | $111.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.45 | $12.09 |
| Efficient EV | 63 | 0 | $22.04 | $10.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.27 | $16.12 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Wednesday
Local time
4:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Cottage Grove, OR
126 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Hope, OR to Portland, OR covers 251.9 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OR 99, New Hope Road, Southeast 7th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126 miles from New Hope, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 251.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (OR 238 / Williams Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 249.1 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Hope, OR to Portland, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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