Origin
Ocean Shores, WA
Morning in Ocean Shores on Saturday
Local time
6:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Shores, WA to Kirkland, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
142.5 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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Kirkland, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast, Canal Drive Southeast, Ocean Lake Way Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.82 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.3 miles from Ocean Shores, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 142.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 142.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Kirkland, WA is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Ocean Shores, WA to Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Canal Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Ocean Lake Way Northeast | — | — |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| Damon Road | — | — |
| State Route 115 | — | — |
| State Route 109 | — | — |
| West Emerson Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
3
Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
4
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ocean Lake Way Northeast
5
Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
7
Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
9
Continue on State Route 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
10
Turn right onto State Route 109
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 109
11
Continue on West Emerson Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Emerson Avenue
12
Turn right onto Simpson Avenue
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Simpson Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto North Park Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
14
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
South F Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South F Street
17
Turn left onto East Heron Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Heron Street
18
Continue on Hornsby Way
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hornsby Way
19
Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wishkah Street
20
Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
21
Continue straight
21 mi
·
26 min
22
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
23
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
24
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
36 min
25
Keep slight right
21 mi
·
25 min
26
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
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
28
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
21 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
30
Keep slight left
180 ft
·
7 sec
31
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
32
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
33
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue
34
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
7th Avenue
35
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Avenue
36
Turn right onto 1st Street
400 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
37
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.3 miles from Ocean Shores, WA, or about 1h 23m 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores, WA
This is one driving day of about 142.5 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Ocean Shores, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.3 mi from Ocean Shores, WA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.3 miles from Ocean Shores, 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
$29.82 one way
$59.65 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $31.28 | $62.55 |
| premium | $5.77 | $32.36 | $64.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.96 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Kirkland, WA
Morning in Kirkland on Saturday
Local time
6:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Shelton, WA
71 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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
2h 46m 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 Ocean Shores, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast, Canal Drive Southeast, Ocean Lake Way Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.3 miles from Ocean Shores, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.82 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Kirkland, WA is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Ocean Shores, WA to Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ocean Shores, WA to Kirkland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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