How far is Salem, OR from Portland, OR?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Portland is 43.75 miles (70.41 km).
Flight distance from Salem, OR to Portland, OR is 43.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Oregon to Portland, Oregon is: 47.62 miles (76.64 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Portland will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum.
| Population | 175891 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°56'34"N 123°2'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.9429000 |
| Longitude | -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. It is located on the Columbia River in northwestern Oregon. Portland is a major center for the technology industry and is known for its coffee shops and its breweries.
| Population | 656751 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°31'24"N 122°40'34"W |
| Latitude | 45.5234500 |
| Longitude | -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Portland: (-122.676082,45.523482)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Portland
The distance between Salem and Portland is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Salem and Portland. The current time is 07:37:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.36 liters (1.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Portland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Portland is $7.4 (diesel $8.35).
Oregon gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.4 | $4.64 | $4.86 | $4.97 |
| Total | $7.4 | $7.79 | $8.16 | $8.35 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Oregon ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.404 (Diesel $4.969) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Portland (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
