Origin
Golden Mobile Home Park, WA
Morning in Golden Mobile Home Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
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Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Golden Mobile Home Park, WA
William Jacobs
Bainbridge Island, WA
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The drive from Golden Mobile Home Park, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 305 Northeast, State Highway 3 Northwest, State Highway 305 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on State Highway 305 Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 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
11.7 miles from Golden Mobile Home Park, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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This is a 38m highway drive covering 23.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 305 Northeast and State Highway 3 Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 7 miles on State Highway 305 Northeast.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
443 ft
Total Descent
514 ft
Highest Point
347 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
300 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 305 Northeast and State Highway 3 Northwest. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WA 303 / State Highway 303 Northeast.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.5 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 0.1 miles (WA 303 / State Highway 303 Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto WA 303 / State Highway 303 Northeast
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward WA 3 North: Naval Base, Kitsap Bangor, Poulsbo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Golden Mobile Home Park, WA and Bainbridge Island, WA, road signs point toward Kitsap Bangor and Poulsbo.
Kitsap Bangor
Poulsbo
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 305 Northeast | 7 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 305 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Waaga Way | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 303 Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Mobile Home Park, WA and Bainbridge Island, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto WA 303
Continue on WA 303
Take the exit
Merge onto WA 3
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto WA 305
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
Continue on WA 305
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
Continue on WA 305
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
Continue on WA 305
Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
Enter roundabout onto Madison Avenue North
Continue on Madison Avenue North
Arrive at 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 23.5 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bainbridge Island, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Golden Mobile Home Park, 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 Golden Mobile Home Park, WA
This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Golden Mobile Home Park, WA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Golden Mobile Home Park, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bainbridge Island, 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 Bainbridge Island, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Golden Mobile Home Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Bainbridge Island on Wednesday
Local time
8:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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