Origin
North Bend, OR
Morning in North Bend on Monday
Local time
6:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bend, OR to Portland, OR
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
220.8 mi
355 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
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6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from North Bend, OR to Portland, OR covers 220.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sheridan Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, Sherman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
110.4 miles from North Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 220.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sheridan Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Bend, OR to Portland, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon Coast Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sherman Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winchester Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 126 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Territorial Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Territorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Applegate Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sheridan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bend, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on Virginia Avenue
338 ft
·
21 sec
·
Virginia Avenue
2
Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
4
Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sherman Avenue
5
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
6
Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Avenue
7
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
22 mi
·
33 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
8
Turn right onto Highway 126
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 126
9
Continue on Highway 126
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Highway 126
10
Turn left onto Territorial Road
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
Territorial Road
11
Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Territorial Highway
12
Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Territorial Road
13
Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Applegate Trail
14
Turn right onto Highway 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
15
Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mapleton-Junction City Highway
16
Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
17
Turn left onto Highway 99S
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 99S
18
Continue on Ivy Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ivy Street
19
Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 99E
20
Continue on South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 3rd Street
21
Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
22
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
23
Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
24
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
25
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
83 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
26
Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stadium Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Everett Street, Glisan Street
28
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
262 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest Everett Street
29
Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
30
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
31
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 110.4 miles from North Bend, OR, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.4 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
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 North Bend, 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 North Bend, OR
This is one driving day of about 220.8 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Bend, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.4 mi from North Bend, OR · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 110.4 miles from North Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.94 one way
$87.89 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $46.40 | $92.81 |
| premium | $5.59 | $48.57 | $97.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.05 | $98.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.18 | $10.60 |
| Efficient EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.32 | $8.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.91 | $14.13 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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
Morning in Portland on Monday
Local time
6:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Junction City, OR
110 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
1 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
3h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Bend, OR to Portland, OR covers 220.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sheridan Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, Sherman Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.4 miles from North Bend, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.94 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Bend, OR to Portland, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Bend, OR to Portland, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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