Origin
Port Ludlow, WA
Night in Port Ludlow on Friday
Local time
10:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Ludlow, WA to Kent, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
81.4 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Ludlow, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This 81.4-mile drive from Port Ludlow to Kent, Washington, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 89% of the journey on major roadways like State Highway 16, State Highway 3 Northeast, and I-5. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this trip offers an efficient way to travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington. It’s a straightforward drive that allows for flexibility in your schedule, as no overnight stops are necessary. You'll spend the majority of your time on well-maintained highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Port Ludlow, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 81.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 89% of the 81.4 miles on major roads. Your longest continuous stretch on a single highway will be 26.5 miles along State Highway 16. This route blends efficient travel on State Highway 3 Northeast and I-5 with initial segments on State Highway 16. The character of the drive is largely about covering ground effectively, with ample opportunity for higher speeds and consistent progress. You'll experience the predictability of major thoroughfares for most of this trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
268 ft
18 ft
Total Climb
689 ft
Total Descent
709 ft
Highest Point
268 ft
~40.7 mi in
Elevation Range
250 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 63.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 63.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
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 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
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.
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
8
75.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
7
80.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
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.
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Ludlow, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Muckleshoot Reservation and Renton.
Muckleshoot Reservation
72.1 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Renton
75 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 16 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 3 Northeast | 23.2 mi | 31m |
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| State Route 104 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| State Route 18 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Oak Bay Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 16
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Ludlow, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on Marina View Drive
286 ft
·
17 sec
·
Marina View Drive
2
Turn left onto Oak Bay Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Oak Bay Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto WA 19
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Beaver Valley Road
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
211 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 104
5
Continue on WA 104
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 104
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
117 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 104
7
Continue on WA 104
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Route 104
8
Continue on WA 104
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto WA 3
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 3 Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
12
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
13
Continue on WA 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto WA 18
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto WA 167
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
26
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Avenue South
27
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
28
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
29
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this trip from Port Ludlow to Kent offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart at your convenience, perhaps aiming to avoid peak commute times on I-5 as you approach Kent. With no required stops, you can choose to make brief breaks as needed or push through to your destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $17 cost suggests a straightforward fueling plan. A good tip for this route is to check live traffic conditions before you leave, especially for the I-5 portion, to ensure the smoothest arrival.
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 40.7 miles from Port Ludlow, WA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Port Ludlow, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Ludlow, WA
This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Port Ludlow, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 16 for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Port Ludlow, WA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Port Ludlow, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kent, WA
The final approach into Kent, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.04 one way
$34.07 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $17.87 | $35.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $18.48 | $36.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Kent, WA
Night in Kent on Friday
Local time
10:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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 52m 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 Ludlow, WA to Kent, WA covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 16, State Highway 3 Northeast, I 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Port Ludlow, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 63.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Port Ludlow, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Muckleshoot Reservation and Renton.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 18 ft to 268 ft elevation with about 689 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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