How long does the EV trip take from San Diego to Portland?

Total trip time is approximately 22h 11m, including 20h 11min driving and ~120 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from San Diego to Portland?

Electricity cost is approximately $48, compared to $141 for gas - saving you $93.

San Diego to Portland

Q: How many charging stops from San Diego to Portland?

You'll need approximately 4 charging stops for this 1211-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1211

Miles

Stops

22h 11m

Total

$48

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from San Diego to Portland?

The EV drive from San Diego to Portland takes approximately 22h 11m (including charging stops), covering 1211 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$126 compared to gas ($141).

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

18h 51m

🔵 Typical

22h 11m

🔴 Heavy

32h 10m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance1211 miles

Drive Time20h 11min

Charging Stops4

Charging Time~120 min

Total Trip22h 11m

Cost Comparison

EV$48

Gas$141

Save$93

Recommended Charging Stops

San Diego

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~242 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~484 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~726 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~968 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Portland

1211 mi · 22h 11m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$141

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$126 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from San Diego to Portland?

You'll need approximately 4 charging stops for this 1211-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 4 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 22h 11m, including 20h 11min of driving and ~120 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $48 vs Gas: $141. You save $93 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.