Origin
Bangor, WA
Late night in Bangor on Monday
Local time
2:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, WA to Poulsbo, WA
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poulsbo, WA
Roy Manuhutu
Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, WA to Poulsbo, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 3 Northwest, Olympic View Road Northwest, Northwest Westgate Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on State Highway 3 Northwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 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
6.5 miles from Bangor, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Bangor, WA to Poulsbo, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near Brian Lane.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 4 miles (Brian Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Brian Lane
Turn left onto Brian Lane
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward WA 3 North: Poulsbo
Navigation decision point
Toward WA 3 North: Poulsbo
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
6
11.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
Take the exit toward Finn Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Finn Hill Road
5
11.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
|
Northwest Finn Hill Road
Turn right onto Northwest Finn Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Olympic View Road Northwest | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Westgate Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Trigger Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jensen Way Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Finn Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Frontier Road Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Front Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 3 Northwest
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, WA and Poulsbo, WA.
1
Start on this road
134 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Olympic View Road Northwest
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Olympic View Road Northwest
3
Turn left onto Brian Lane
281 ft
·
7 sec
·
Brian Lane
4
Continue on Northwest Westgate Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Westgate Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Old Frontier Road Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Frontier Road Northwest
6
Turn right onto Trigger Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Trigger Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WA 3 North: Poulsbo
8
Merge onto WA 3
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Finn Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Northwest Finn Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Finn Hill Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Lindvig Way
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Front Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto Jensen Way Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jensen Way Northeast
14
Turn left
68 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
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 6.5 miles from Bangor, WA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 13.1 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Poulsbo, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bangor, 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 Bangor, WA
This is one driving day of about 13.1 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bangor, 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 3 Northwest for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.5 mi from Bangor, WA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.5 miles from Bangor, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Poulsbo, WA
The final approach into Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo, 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
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Poulsbo, WA
Late night in Poulsbo on Monday
Local time
2:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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
24m 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 Bangor, WA to Poulsbo, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 3 Northwest, Olympic View Road Northwest, Northwest Westgate Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Bangor, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 13.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 4 miles (Brian Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bangor, WA to Poulsbo, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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