Origin
Port Townsend, WA
Morning in Port Townsend on Monday
Local time
11:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Townsend, WA to Pasco, WA
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
306.2 mi
493 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
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6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Townsend, WA
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Pasco, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Townsend, WA to Pasco, WA covers 306.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jefferson Street, Quincy Street, Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.1 miles from Port Townsend, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 23m drive with frequent turns across 306.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Townsend, WA to Pasco, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quincy Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Dock | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Townsend Slip 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Engle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Townsend, WA and Pasco, WA.
1
Start on Tyler Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Tyler Street
2
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jefferson Street
3
Continue on Quincy Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Quincy Street
4
Turn right onto Water Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
5
Turn left onto Ferry Dock
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ferry Dock
6
Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Dock
482 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ferry Dock
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Port Townsend Slip 2
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Port Townsend Slip 2
8
Continue on Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi
·
35 min
·
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
9
Continue on State Route 20
240 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Route 20
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Engle Road
518 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Engle Road
11
Continue on State Route 20
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 20
12
Turn right onto State Route 525
22 mi
·
32 min
·
State Route 525
13
Continue on 2
410 ft
·
9 sec
·
2
14
Turn right onto Ferry Dock
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ferry Dock
15
Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3.0 mi
·
20 min
·
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
16
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
2 min
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
18
Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
84th Street Southwest
19
Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Paine Field Boulevard
20
Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
21
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
22
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
21 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90: Spokane, Seattle
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
25
Merge slight left
101 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
27
Keep slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
29
Take the exit slight right toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
30
Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
31
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Court Street
32
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.1 miles from Port Townsend, WA, or about 2h 41m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.1 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pasco, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Port Townsend, 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 Townsend, WA
This is one driving day of about 306.2 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Townsend, 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 153.1 mi from Port Townsend, WA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 153.1 miles from Port Townsend, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pasco, WA
The final approach into Pasco, 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 Pasco, 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
$64.27 one way
$128.53 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $67.11 | $134.22 |
| premium | $5.77 | $69.57 | $139.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.03 | $136.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.15 | $14.70 |
| Efficient EV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.79 | $12.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.5 | 1 | $42.87 | $19.60 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Pasco, WA
Morning in Pasco on Monday
Local time
11:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
153 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
2 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
5h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Port Townsend, WA to Pasco, WA covers 306.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson Street, Quincy Street, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.1 miles from Port Townsend, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Townsend, WA to Pasco, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Townsend, WA to Pasco, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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