Origin
Bainbridge Island, WA
Late night in Bainbridge Island on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bainbridge Island, WA to Auburn, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
73 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bainbridge Island, WA
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Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Auburn, WA covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 16, State Highway 3 Northwest, State Highway 305 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on State Highway 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
36.5 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 73 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on State Highway 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 73 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 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
58.9 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.8 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
60.2 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
68.4 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
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 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
6
72.2 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward C Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward C Street Southwest
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Auburn, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
Muckleshoot Reservation
68.4 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 16 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 305 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 305 Northeast | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| State Route 18 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 16
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on Madison Avenue North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue North
2
Enter roundabout onto High School Road Northeast
13 ft
·
0 sec
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High School Road Northeast
3
Continue on High School Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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High School Road Northeast
4
Turn left onto WA 305
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 305
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
102 ft
·
2 sec
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State Highway 305
6
Continue on WA 305
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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State Highway 305
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
83 ft
·
1 sec
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State Highway 305
8
Continue on WA 305
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
108 ft
·
1 sec
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State Highway 305 Northeast
10
Continue on WA 305
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto WA 3
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
14
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
15
Continue on WA 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto WA 18
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward C Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
At end of road, turn left onto C Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
C Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
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 36.5 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 73 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bainbridge Island, 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 Bainbridge Island, WA
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bainbridge Island, 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 State Highway 16 for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Bainbridge Island, WA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, WA
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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
$15.28 one way
$30.56 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $16.02 | $32.05 |
| premium | $5.77 | $16.58 | $33.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Auburn, WA
Late night in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 AM
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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 Bainbridge Island, WA to Auburn, WA covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 16, State Highway 3 Northwest, 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 36.5 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.28 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 17 significant decision points across 73 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 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Auburn, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
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