Origin
Annapolis, WA
Evening in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
6:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annapolis, WA
Marlon Castor
Bainbridge Island, WA
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Trip Overview
Annapolis, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA is 36.3 miles and takes about 58 minutes via State Highway 3 Northwest and State Highway 305, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Pacific Coast drive stays within Washington State, offering a straightforward journey. The route is predominantly highway, making it an efficient choice for a quick trip. With no planned stops, you can expect a continuous drive focused on getting you to your destination efficiently. Consider this a simple, functional route perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the journey on main roads like State Highway 3 Northwest and State Highway 305. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for most of the trip, especially during the longest stretch of 15.8 miles on State Highway 3 Northwest. Expect a smooth, relatively fast pace on these well-maintained highways. While it's primarily a highway experience, the transition between State Highway 3 Northwest and State Highway 305 Northeast is seamless, keeping the journey uninterrupted.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 3 Northwest is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 3 Northwest and State Highway 305 Northeast. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Tracy Avenue North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Tracy Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WA 166 / Bay Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Tracy Avenue North
Turn left onto Tracy Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 166 / Bay Street
Enter roundabout onto WA 166 / Bay Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
WA 305 / State Highway 305
Enter roundabout onto WA 305 / State Highway 305
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
35.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Madison Avenue North
Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 305 Northeast | 7 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 305 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Southwest Bay Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bay Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 16 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 3 Northwest
— 15.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, WA and Bainbridge Island, WA.
1
Start on Perry Avenue North
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Perry Avenue North
2
Continue on Lawrence Street
459 ft
·
25 sec
·
Lawrence Street
3
Turn left onto Tracy Avenue North
130 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tracy Avenue North
4
Turn left onto Bay Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Street
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 166
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bay Street
6
Continue on WA 166
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Street
7
Continue on WA 166
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Bay Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
9
Merge onto WA 16
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 16
10
Continue on WA 16
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 3
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
218 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto WA 305
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
15
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
16
Continue on WA 305
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
17
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
104 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 305
18
Continue on WA 305
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
State Highway 305
19
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 305
20
Continue on WA 305
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305
21
Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue North
Use the right lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto Madison Avenue North
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Madison Avenue North
23
Continue on Madison Avenue North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue North
24
Arrive at destination
Madison Avenue North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Annapolis, WA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Annapolis, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bainbridge Island, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bainbridge Island, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.19 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.24 | $16.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bainbridge Island, WA
Evening in Bainbridge Island on Friday
Local time
6:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Annapolis, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA covers 36.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 3 Northwest, State Highway 305 Northeast, State Highway 305. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Annapolis, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Tracy Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WA 166 / Bay Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Annapolis, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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