Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Portland to New York takes approximately 58h 51m (including charging stops), covering 3171 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$355 compared to gas ($370).
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.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
~243 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~487 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~731 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~975 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1219 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1463 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1707 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1951 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2195 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2439 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2683 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2927 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
3171 mi · 58h 51m
💰 You save ~$355 by driving electric!
At 3171 miles, expect to make around 19 charging stops during this EV trip. Time your stops with meal breaks or rest stops to make the most of charging downtime. Most DC fast chargers will get you back on the road in under 30 minutes.
The cost advantage of going electric is clear on this route: about $126 for electricity versus $369 for gasoline, saving you $243 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.