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Trip from Kirkland, WA to Bremerton, WA

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

73.2 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

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Downtown Kirkland, WA, WA

Kirkland, WA

Spencer Lee Eiseman

Downtown Bremerton, WA, WA

Bremerton, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Kirkland to Bremerton, you can expect a straightforward journey spanning 73.2 miles. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, you won't need to worry about significant environmental shifts. With a fuel budget of approximately $15, this drive is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing an overnight stay. It is a practical, efficient path that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly rather than focusing on a leisure-heavy itinerary.

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

36.6 miles from Kirkland, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your travel time spent on major roadways like I-405, I-5, and WA-16. You will spend the vast majority of your time cruising at higher speeds rather than navigating technical local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 28.1-mile segment on WA-16, which allows for a consistent rhythm behind the wheel. Because you are primarily sticking to interstates and state highways, the experience is functional and reliable rather than winding or mountainous. Expect a steady, professional driving experience that favors efficiency over scenic detours, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal navigation stress.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

276 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

463 ft

Total Descent

350 ft

Highest Point

276 ft

~52.3 mi in

Elevation Range

281 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 16 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 73.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
19.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Portland
6
39.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
41.2 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
7
41.8 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
7
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 16 28.1 mi 36m
I 5 21.6 mi 27m
I 405 17.8 mi 22m
Charleston Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
6th Street 1.1 mi 3m
7th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northeast 85th Street 0.5 mi 1m
North Callow Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 16 — 28.1 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 1st Street

399 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street
2

Turn left onto 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
3

Continue on 7th Avenue

0.3 mi · 52 sec · 7th Avenue
4

Continue on 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · 7th Avenue
5

Turn right onto 6th Street

449 ft · 14 sec · 6th Street
6

Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 405

18 mi · 22 min · I 405
Use the none lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 5

20 mi · 25 min · I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5
Use the none lane.
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto WA 16

28 mi · 36 min · WA 16
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on WA 304

1.3 mi · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on WA 304

0.3 mi · 51 sec · North Callow Avenue
18

Turn right onto 6th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · 6th Street
Use the none lane.
19

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though it is wise to keep an eye on traffic patterns common to the I-405 and I-5 corridors. You won't need to plan for any mandatory stops given the sub-two-hour duration, but keeping the $15 fuel estimate in mind will help you manage your vehicle's range before you head out. With no formal stops required on this 73.2-mile path, feel free to build your schedule around your own personal preferences. As a specific tip, prioritize fueling up before you merge onto the main highway segments to avoid potential price fluctuations near major interchanges. Staying focused on the highway flow will ensure you reach Bremerton feeling refreshed and ready for your day.

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 36.6 miles from Kirkland, WA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 73.2 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 48m 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kirkland, 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.

+

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 Kirkland, WA

This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kirkland, 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 WA 16 for about 28.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.6 mi from Kirkland, WA · 48m 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 Bremerton, WA

33.3 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Port Orchard, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tacoma, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Kirkland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bremerton, WA

The final approach into Bremerton, 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 Bremerton, 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

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 5.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.36 one way

$30.73 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $16.04 $32.09
premium $5.77 $16.63 $33.26
diesel $5.64 $16.26 $32.53

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.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Pierre Ford of Seattle – Parts and Service

Seattle, WA

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Fred Meyer 179 (Seattle, WA)

Seattle, WA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

QFC 807 (Seattle, WA)

Seattle, WA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Ford of Kirkland

Kirkland, WA

Blink Network

4 DCFC

QFC 828 (Kirkland, WA)

Kirkland, WA

Electrify America

3 DCFC

Volkswagen of Kirkland

Kirkland, WA

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

DC CORRIDOR SEATTLE MINI

Seattle, WA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Electrify America: 3 Blink Network: 2 ChargePoint Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68

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 hours ago

Origin

Kirkland, WA

Evening in Kirkland on Sunday

Local time

7:47 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 5 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 1:40PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:36PM PDT until April 13 at 5:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Bremerton, WA

Evening in Bremerton on Sunday

Local time

7:47 PM

PDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Light Rain

NE 3 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 1:40PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:36PM PDT until April 13 at 5:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

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

1 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 39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kirkland, WA to Bremerton, WA covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 16, I 5, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Kirkland, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.36 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 73.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kirkland, WA to Bremerton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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