Trip from Bremerton, WA to Kirkland, WA

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

73.3 mi

118 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

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.

Downtown Bremerton, WA, WA

Bremerton, WA

Harrison Reilly

Downtown Kirkland, WA, WA

Kirkland, WA

Spencer Lee Eiseman

Trip Overview

The drive from Bremerton, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 $15.38 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

36.7 miles from Bremerton, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 73.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
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 Kirkland, WA is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Kirkland, 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
I 405 North 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 Kirkland, WA.

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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

21 mi · 25 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

446 ft · 11 sec · WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
15

Merge slight left

17 mi · 21 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
17

Keep slight left

180 ft · 7 sec
18

Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
19

Turn right onto 6th Street

449 ft · 18 sec · 6th Street
20

Turn left onto 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
21

Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · 7th Avenue
22

Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
23

Turn right onto 1st Street

400 ft · 11 sec · 1st Street
24

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 36.7 miles from Bremerton, WA, or about 41m 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 73.3 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 41m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kirkland, 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 73.3 miles and 1h 23m.

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 36.7 mi from Bremerton, WA · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tacoma, WA

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.

Popular next leg

Tacoma, WA to Kirkland, WA

42 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Bellevue, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tacoma, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Bremerton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kirkland, WA

The final approach into Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, 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

$15.38 one way

$30.77 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $16.07 $32.13
premium $5.77 $16.65 $33.31
diesel $5.64 $16.28 $32.57

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: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.70 $3.52
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Bremerton, WA

Afternoon in Bremerton on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kirkland, WA

Afternoon in Kirkland on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

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

3 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 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 Bremerton, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 73.3 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 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 36.7 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 $15.38 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 Kirkland, WA is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bremerton, WA to Kirkland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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