The drive from Redmond, WA to Aberdeen, WA covers 118.7 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, WA 8, Olympic Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.8 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.84 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
59.3 miles from Redmond, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 118.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 118.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.8 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 118.7 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 40th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northeast 40th Street
7
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
6
5.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
6
20.7 mi into trip|~27m 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
41.2 mi into trip|~53m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redmond, WA to Aberdeen, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Port Angeles along the way.
Port Angeles
70.8 mi in|~1h 30m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
49.8 mi
1h 2m
WA 8
21 mi
26m
Olympic Highway
19 mi
25m
I 405
14.8 mi
18m
US 101
5.5 mi
6m
WA 520
3.5 mi
4m
East Wishkah Street
1.8 mi
3m
Leary Way
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 49.8 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Aberdeen, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
0.1 mi·23 sec·164th Avenue Northeast
2
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
5 ft·0 sec·Northeast 76th Street
3
Continue on Northeast 76th Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Northeast 76th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto Leary Way
0.3 mi·57 sec·Leary Way
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward WA 520 WestUse the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto WA 520
0.7 mi·53 sec·WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·32 sec
Toward Northeast 40th StreetUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·48 sec
Toward WA 520 West: SeattleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto WA 520
2.8 mi·3 min·WA 520
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 405 South: RentonUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 405
15 mi·18 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 5 South: PortlandUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 5
20 mi·25 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
30 mi·36 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
16
Continue on US 101
5.5 mi·6 min·US 101
17
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 8
21 mi·26 min·WA 8
18
Continue on US 12
19 mi·25 min·Olympic Highway
19
Continue on US 12
1.8 mi·3 min·East Wishkah Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
US 101
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 59.3 miles from Redmond, WA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.8 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 16m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Redmond, 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 Redmond, WA
This is one driving day of about 118.7 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Redmond, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 49.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.3 mi from Redmond, WA
· 1h 16m into the drive
The midpoint is around 59.3 miles from Redmond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aberdeen, WA
The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.84 one way
$49.69 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$26.05
$52.11
premium
$5.77
$26.96
$53.91
diesel
$5.61
$26.21
$52.41
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: 41.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Redmond, WA
Evening
in Redmond on Thursday
Local time
6:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aberdeen, WA
Evening
in Aberdeen on Thursday
Local time
6:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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 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 33m 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 Redmond, WA to Aberdeen, WA covers 118.7 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 8, Olympic Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.3 miles from Redmond, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.84 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 118.7 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Redmond, WA to Aberdeen, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Port Angeles along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
