Origin
Port Angeles, WA
Morning in Port Angeles on Monday
Local time
8:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
118.2 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA covers 118.2 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lincoln Street, East 1st Street, State Route 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.81 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
59.1 miles from Port Angeles, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 118.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Lincoln Street 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 Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 2h 15m 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 Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 104 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hood Canal Floating Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Lincoln Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on the route
213 ft
·
21 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street
151 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto East 1st Street
37 mi
·
55 min
·
East 1st Street
4
Take the exit right
8.7 mi
·
11 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Route 104
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 104
7
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 104
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 104
9
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Route 104
10
Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
11
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
12
Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 3 Northeast
13
Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
14
Continue on West State Route 16
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West State Route 16
15
Continue on State Highway 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
16
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
2 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
18
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
19
Keep slight right
8.2 mi
·
10 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
21
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 18
22
Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
C Street Southwest
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
C Street Southwest
24
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
25
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 59.1 miles from Port Angeles, WA, or about 1h 7m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Port Angeles, 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 Port Angeles, WA
This is one driving day of about 118.2 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Angeles, 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 59.1 mi from Port Angeles, WA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Port Angeles, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, WA
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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
$24.81 one way
$49.62 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| premium | $5.77 | $26.86 | $53.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.41 | $5.67 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.55 | $7.56 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Auburn, WA
Morning in Auburn on Monday
Local time
8:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
2 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
2h 15m 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 Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA covers 118.2 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Lincoln Street, East 1st Street, State Route 104. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.1 miles from Port Angeles, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.81 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 Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 2h 15m 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 Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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