Drive Time
57m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Chris G
The drive from Brier, WA to Tacoma, WA covers 48.9 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 55th Avenue Northeast, Northeast 204th Street, 47th Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.07 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
24.5 miles from Brier, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 48.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 55th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 204th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 47th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 201st Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 197th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 40th Place Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 37th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brier, WA and Tacoma, WA.
Start on Brier Road
Continue on 55th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
Continue on 47th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast 201st Place
Continue on Northeast 197th Street
Turn straight onto 40th Place Northeast
Continue on 37th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center
Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
Continue on South 15th Street
Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
Turn right onto South 11th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 48.9 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.5 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tacoma, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brier, 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 Brier, WA
This is one driving day of about 48.9 miles and 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Brier, WA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 48.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Brier, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.07 one way
$20.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $10.53 | $21.05 |
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: 17.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Brier on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Tacoma on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
41°F
Seattle, WA
24 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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