How far is Portland from Seattle?

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The driving distance from Portland to Seattle is 278 kilometers / 173 miles, and it takes on average 3 hours 28 minutes to complete.

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How far is Portland from Seattle?

The driving distance between Portland and Seattle is 278 kilometers, which is the equivalent of 173 miles.
The air distance from Portland to Seattle is 233 kilometers / 145 miles.
Portland is located in United States, on the following coordinates: -122.6762, 45.5235.
Seattle is located in United States, on the following coordinates: -122.3321, 47.6062.

How long does it take to drive from Portland from Seattle?

On average, it would take you 3 hours 28 minutes to drive from Portland to Seattle. However, the driving time depends on several factors such as: road conditions, traffic, weather and stops.
To help you get a better understanding of the distance and time required to drive from Portland to Seattle, below we have calculated the driving time, based on different average speeds.

Estimated Driving Time

30 mph (48 km/h)5 hours 47 minutes40 mph (64 km/h)4 hours 20 minutes50 mph (80 km/h)3 hours 28 minutes60 mph (97 km/h)2 hours 52 minutes70 mph (112 km/h)2 hours 29 minutes80 mph (128 km/h)2 hours 10 minutes
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