Cities Near Portland
Cities near Portland, Oregon: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Portland, Oregon is Beaverton, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeavertonTech hub and gardens | 7 mi / 11 km | 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GreshamParks and trails | 12 mi / 19 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| HillsboroEdge of wine country | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hood RiverWindsurfing and orchards | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| EugeneCollege town and forests | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Salem | 44 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Albany | 65 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Corvallis | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Olympia | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| South Hill | 113 mi / 183 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Portland
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, Hood River, Salem. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Portland
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Eugene, Olympia, South Hill. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Portland include Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, Hood River, Eugene. The closest is Beaverton, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.