Origin
Bainbridge Island, WA
Late night in Bainbridge Island on Wednesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bainbridge Island, WA to Tacoma, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Tacoma, WA covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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 26.1 miles on State Highway 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.72 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
30.4 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 60.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.1 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 21 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 26.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near WA 305 / State Highway 305.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (WA 305 / State Highway 305): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (WA 305 / State Highway 305 Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WA 305 / State Highway 305
Turn left onto WA 305 / State Highway 305
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
10 mi into trip
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~17m in
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WA 305 / State Highway 305 Northeast
Enter roundabout onto WA 305 / State Highway 305 Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.5 mi into trip
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~24m in
Take the ramp toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
5
14 mi into trip
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~25m in
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WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Merge onto WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
58.4 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Sprague Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward Sprague Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 16 | 26.1 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 305 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 305 Northeast | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South 11th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Sprague Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 16
— 26.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island, WA and Tacoma, WA.
1
Start on Madison Avenue North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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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
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State Highway 305
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
102 ft
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2 sec
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State Highway 305
6
Continue on WA 305
0.3 mi
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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
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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
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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
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State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 3 West
14
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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West State Route 16
15
Continue on WA 16
26 mi
·
32 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Sprague Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
18
Continue on Sprague Ramp
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Sprague Ramp
19
Continue on South Sprague Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Sprague Avenue
20
Turn right onto South 11th Street
0.9 mi
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2 min
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South 11th Street
21
Arrive at destination
South 11th 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 30.4 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 60.8 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 46m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tacoma, 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 60.8 miles and 1h 28m.
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 26.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Bainbridge Island, WA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tacoma, WA
The final approach into Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, 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
$12.72 one way
$25.45 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.34 | $26.69 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.81 | $27.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Tacoma, WA
Late night in Tacoma on Wednesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
14 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
1h 28m 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 Tacoma, WA covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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 30.4 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 $12.72 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 straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (WA 305 / State Highway 305): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (WA 305 / State Highway 305 Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bainbridge Island, WA to Tacoma, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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