Trip from Belfair, WA to Seattle, WA

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Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

32.5 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 37m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Belfair, WA

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city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Seattle, WA

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Trip Overview

This 32.5-mile journey from Belfair, WA to Seattle, WA is a manageable 1-hour and 23-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll be navigating local roads for the majority of the route, with a relatively low 14% highway share. Budget around $7 for fuel, a modest cost for this short hop. The drive offers a straightforward path between two points in the Pacific Coast region, perfect for a quick transit. Considering its short duration and minimal fuel cost, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay.

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

16.2 miles from Belfair, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 32.5-mile route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on Southeast Sedgwick Road. With only a 14% highway share, this isn't a high-speed interstate cruise. Instead, you'll be working your way through local roads, likely experiencing varied speed limits and more frequent intersections as you approach Seattle. The drive's character is defined by its local nature and frequent directional changes, rather than sustained highway mileage.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southeast Sedgwick Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in near WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 18.2 miles (WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

18.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road

At end of road, turn right onto WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road

Navigation decision point

23.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Fauntleroy Way Southwest

At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

29.5 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

32 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward Seneca Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 165 Toward Seneca Street

32.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | 5th Avenue

Turn left onto 5th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southeast Sedgwick Road	7.3 mi	13m
Southwest Lake Flora Road	6.5 mi	9m
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry	4.8 mi	29m
Fauntleroy Way Southwest	3.7 mi	10m
West Seattle Bridge	2.4 mi	4m
I 5	2.2 mi	2m
Northeast State Route 3	1.9 mi	3m
Glenwood Road Southwest	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Southeast Sedgwick Road — 7.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belfair, WA and Seattle, WA.

Start on WA 3

1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast State Route 3

Enter roundabout onto WA 3

123 ft · 1 sec · Northeast State Route 3

Continue on WA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast State Route 3

Continue on WA 3

0.6 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest

Turn right onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

159 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road

Continue on Southwest Lake Flora Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Road Southwest

Continue on Southwest Sedgwick Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Sedgwick Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 160

7.3 mi · 13 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn right onto WA 160

171 ft · 4 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road

Continue on WA 160

0.2 mi · 1 min · Southworth Ferry

Turn straight onto WA 160

4.8 mi · 29 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest

3.7 mi · 10 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

Use the left / right lanes.

Continue on West Seattle Bridge

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 5

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 165 Toward Seneca Street Use the slight left lane.

Turn left onto Seneca Street

323 ft · 18 sec · Seneca Street

Turn left onto 5th Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Madison Street

113 ft · 9 sec · Madison Street

Turn left

31 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 23-minute duration and 32.5-mile distance, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving Belfair, WA, aim to avoid peak Seattle traffic by planning your arrival accordingly. Since the longest stretch is only 7.3 miles, you won't need to worry about long periods without services. The fuel cost is a low $7, so keep your tank topped up as a general practice. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS navigation, as the turn-heavy profile means you'll be making several directional changes.

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 16.2 miles from Belfair, WA, or about 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 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 32.5 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.2 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 1h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seattle, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Belfair, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Belfair, WA

This is one driving day of about 32.5 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belfair, 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 Southeast Sedgwick Road for about 7.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.2 mi from Belfair, WA · 27m into the drive

seat of Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Orchard, WA

16 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.

Popular next leg

Port Orchard, WA to Seattle, WA

22.6 mi · 1h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Bellevue, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Orchard, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Belfair, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Seattle, WA

The final approach into Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 32.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.80 one way

$13.60 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$7.13	$14.27
premium	$5.77	$7.38	$14.76
diesel	$5.61	$7.18	$14.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.8	$3.41	$1.56
Efficient EV	8.1	$2.84	$1.30
EV Truck/SUV	13	$4.55	$2.08

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Belfair, WA

Late night in Belfair on Wednesday

Local time

2:00 AM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seattle, WA

Late night in Seattle on Wednesday

Local time

2:00 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°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

2 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 23m 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 Belfair, WA to Seattle, WA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southeast Sedgwick Road, Southwest Lake Flora Road, Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Belfair, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.80 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.

The route from Belfair, WA to Seattle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Belfair, WA to Seattle, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Seattle, WA

National Parks Near This Route

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Belfair, WA

Seattle, WA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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