Where Is Portland, Oregon? Location and Geography

Portland, Oregon: Pacific Northwest Location

Portland is situated in the northwestern United States, in the state of Oregon, within the Willamette Valley near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.

• ~70 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean
• ~100 miles south of Seattle, Washington
• Coordinates: 45.5152° N, 122.6784° W

The city straddles the Willamette River, with the Columbia River forming its northern boundary. The Cascade Range (including Mt. Hood) rises to the east; the Coast Range lies to the west.