Trip from Bremerton, WA to Auburn, WA

Drive Time

55m

Distance

45.6 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

Downtown Bremerton, WA, WA

Bremerton, WA

Harrison Reilly

Downtown Auburn, WA, WA

Auburn, WA

nicholas hatherly

Trip Overview

The drive from Bremerton, WA to Auburn, WA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Callow Avenue, Charleston Boulevard, WA 3 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.57 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

22.8 miles from Bremerton, WA

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

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 45.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Callow Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bremerton, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bremerton, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Callow Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Charleston Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
WA 3 South Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 3 West Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 16 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 16 Unavailable Refreshing
I 5 North Unavailable Refreshing
WA 18 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Callow Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremerton, WA and Auburn, WA.

1

Start on 6th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · 6th Street
2

Turn left onto North Callow Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North Callow Avenue
3

Continue on Charleston Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Charleston Boulevard
4

Take the exit straight toward Charleston Boulevard

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard
5

Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton

0.5 mi · 57 sec · WA 3 South: Shelton
6

Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 3 West
7

Continue on West State Route 16

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West State Route 16
8

Continue on State Highway 16

27 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16
9

Keep slight left

1.0 mi · 2 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

0.1 mi · 17 sec · I 5 North: Seattle
11

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 19 sec
12

Keep slight right

8.2 mi · 10 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

0.5 mi · 1 min · WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
14

Merge slight left onto State Route 18

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 18
15

Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest

0.3 mi · 44 sec · C Street Southwest
16

At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest

0.3 mi · 49 sec · C Street Southwest
17

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Main Street
18

Arrive at your 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 22.8 miles from Bremerton, WA, or about 27m into the drive.

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 45.6 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.8 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 47m

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 Bremerton, 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 Bremerton, WA

This is one driving day of about 45.6 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bremerton, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.8 mi from Bremerton, WA · 27m into the drive

Downtown Port Orchard, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Orchard, WA

23 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 Auburn, WA

40.6 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Kent, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Orchard, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Bremerton, 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

$9.57 one way

$19.14 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $9.99 $19.99
premium $5.77 $10.36 $20.72
diesel $5.64 $10.13 $20.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Bremerton, WA

Morning in Bremerton on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, WA

Morning in Auburn on Monday

Local time

9:49 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

55m 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 Bremerton, WA to Auburn, WA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Callow Avenue, Charleston Boulevard, WA 3 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Bremerton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.57 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 drive from Bremerton, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bremerton, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bremerton, WA to Auburn, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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