Origin
Auburn, WA
Night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
9:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, WA to East Port Orchard, WA
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, WA
nicholas hatherly
East Port Orchard, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
Connecting Auburn to East Port Orchard is a straightforward 39-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. Because of the quick duration, this route works perfectly as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will spend roughly $8 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to move between these two Pacific Coast locations. The path relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including I-5, State Route 18, and WA 16. It is a practical, efficient connection for anyone looking to traverse this part of Washington without a lengthy time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.5 miles from Auburn, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 85% of this route is dedicated to high-speed transit. You will spend your time navigating a mix of interstate and state routes rather than winding local backroads. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on WA 16, where you can settle in for a 22-mile run. While the drive shifts between different arterial roads, the transition remains consistent, keeping you on major lanes for almost the entire duration. This is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for steady progress rather than technical maneuvering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 16 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near C Street Southwest.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 39 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (C Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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C Street Southwest
Turn left onto C Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
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 I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
8
4 mi into trip
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~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway Sou...
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Tacoma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
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.
Exit 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Towns Along This Route
Between Auburn, WA and East Port Orchard, WA, road signs point toward Tacoma, Bremerton and Southworth Ferry.
Tacoma
3.4 mi in
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~5m
Bremerton
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Southworth Ferry
36.4 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 16 | 22 mi | 27m |
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| State Route 18 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Bethel Road Southeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Sedgwick Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Lund Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hoover Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 16
— 22 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, WA and East Port Orchard, WA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto C Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
C Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WA 18 West
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto WA 18
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto I 5
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto WA 16
22 mi
·
27 min
·
WA 16
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WA 160 East: Sedgewick Road, Southworth Ferry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto WA 160
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southeast Lund Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hoover Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast
369 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue Southeast
19
Turn right onto McKinley Place Southeast
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
McKinley Place Southeast
20
Arrive at destination
McKinley Place Southeast
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 39-mile drive with zero mandatory stops, you have total flexibility in your schedule. You can easily complete the entire trip in under an hour, so there is no need to worry about pacing or rest stops unless you choose to take one. Keep a close eye on traffic patterns when merging onto I-5 or WA 16, as these major highways can be busy depending on the time of day. With an estimated fuel cost of only $8, you do not need to stress about refueling mid-trip. Use the simplicity of the route to your advantage and plan your departure to avoid peak commuter windows for the smoothest experience possible.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.5 miles from Auburn, WA, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Port Orchard, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, WA
This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on WA 16 for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Auburn, WA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Auburn, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Port Orchard, WA
The final approach into East Port Orchard, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Port Orchard, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.37 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
East Port Orchard, WA
Night in East Port Orchard on Sunday
Local time
9:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
54m 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 Auburn, WA to East Port Orchard, WA covers 39 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 16, I 5, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Auburn, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.19 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 39 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (C Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Auburn, WA and East Port Orchard, WA, road signs point toward Tacoma, Bremerton and Southworth Ferry.
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