Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Washington Dc to Portland takes approximately 56h 51m (including charging stops), covering 3051 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$341 compared to gas ($356).
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
~234 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~469 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~704 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~938 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1173 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1408 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1642 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1877 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2112 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2346 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2581 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2816 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
3051 mi · 56h 51m
💰 You save ~$341 by driving electric!
At 3051 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 $122 for electricity versus $355 for gasoline, saving you $233 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.