Origin
Portland, OR
Morning in Portland on Friday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Newberg, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberg, OR
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Trip Overview
This quick 24.6-mile trip from Portland, OR to Newberg, OR is easily manageable in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing Southwest Pacific Highway and I 5 before transitioning to East Portland Road, this drive stays within the Pacific Coast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for a short excursion. You won't encounter significant stretches without services, and the route offers a straightforward journey between these two Oregon locales.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. This suggests a route that winds through local areas more than it cruises on high-speed interstates. The profile indicates you'll be navigating more turns and potentially dealing with varying speed limits as you transition between roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Pacific Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Southwest Taylor Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southwest Taylor Street
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 405 South
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnvil...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portland, OR and Newberg, OR, road signs point toward Mcminnville and Lincoln City.
Mcminnville
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Lincoln City
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| East Portland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Highway West | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 13th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Hancock Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Pacific Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Newberg, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Taylor Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 405
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
11
Continue on OR 99W
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on OR 99W; OR 219
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OR 99W; OR 219
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Hancock Street
14
Turn left onto North School Street
298 ft
·
15 sec
·
North School Street
15
Turn left onto OR 99W
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 1st Street
16
Arrive at destination
OR 99W
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.80 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Newberg, OR
Morning in Newberg on Friday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Portland, OR to Newberg, OR covers 24.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Pacific Highway, I 5, East Portland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Portland, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Portland, OR and Newberg, OR, road signs point toward Mcminnville and Lincoln City.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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