How long does the EV trip take from New Orleans to Portland?

Total trip time is approximately 49h 37m, including 44h 37min driving and ~300 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from New Orleans to Portland?

Electricity cost is approximately $107, compared to $312 for gas - saving you $205.

New Orleans to Portland

Q: How many charging stops from New Orleans to Portland?

You'll need approximately 10 charging stops for this 2678-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

2678

Miles

Stops

49h 37m

Total

$107

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from New Orleans to Portland?

The EV drive from New Orleans to Portland takes approximately 49h 37m (including charging stops), covering 2678 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$297 compared to gas ($312).

Plan for charging stops every 150-200 miles depending on your EV's range. Fast chargers (DC) typically add 150+ miles in 20-30 minutes.

Traffic Estimate

🟢 Light

42h 10m

🔵 Typical

49h 37m

🔴 Heavy

71h 57m

Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.

EV Trip Details

Distance2678 miles

Drive Time44h 37min

Charging Stops10

Charging Time~300 min

Total Trip49h 37m

Cost Comparison

EV$107

Gas$312

Save$205

Recommended Charging Stops

New Orleans

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~243 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~486 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~730 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~973 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1217 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 6

~1460 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 7

~1704 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 8

~1947 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 9

~2191 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 10

~2434 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Portland

2678 mi · 49h 37m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$312

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$297 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from New Orleans to Portland?

You'll need approximately 10 charging stops for this 2678-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 10 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 49h 37m, including 44h 37min of driving and ~300 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $107 vs Gas: $312. You save $205 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Multiple charging options available along major highways. Use PlugShare or your vehicle's navigation to find stations. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America are common on this route.