Origin
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Friday Harbor, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
100.8 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
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Friday Harbor, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from Seattle, WA to Friday Harbor, WA covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Madison Street, 4th Avenue, University Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.10 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
50.4 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m 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 58m drive with frequent turns across 100.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Madison 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Seattle, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Seattle, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Street | — | — |
| 4th Avenue | — | — |
| University Street | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| WA 536 West | — | — |
| East Kincaid Street | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
| West Division Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Madison Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Friday Harbor, WA.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
203 ft
·
11 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
4th Avenue
4
Turn right onto University Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
University Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 5 North
6
Merge slight right
60 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
8
Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Kincaid Street
9
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 3rd Street
10
Continue on West Division Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Division Street
11
Continue on Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
12
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
13
Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
14
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
15
Turn right onto R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
R Avenue
16
Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
R Avenue
17
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
R Avenue
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
R Avenue
19
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
R Avenue
20
Turn left onto 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
20th Street
21
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
22
Turn left onto 12th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
23
Continue on Oakes Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Oakes Avenue
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakes Avenue
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oakes Avenue
25
Exit the roundabout onto Oakes Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakes Avenue
26
Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Terminal Road
27
Turn straight
302 ft
·
22 sec
28
Turn straight onto Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
19 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
29
Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
266 ft
·
20 sec
·
Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
30
Turn right onto Front Street South
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street South
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
Spring Street
32
Exit the rotary onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Spring Street
33
Turn right onto Second Street South
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Second Street South
34
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 50.4 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 1h 29m 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 22 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 29m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friday Harbor, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Seattle, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Seattle, WA
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Seattle, 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 50.4 mi from Seattle, WA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Friday Harbor, WA
The final approach into Friday Harbor, 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 Friday Harbor, 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
$21.10 one way
$42.19 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $22.12 | $44.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Friday Harbor, WA
Late night in Friday Harbor on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°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 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 58m 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 Seattle, WA to Friday Harbor, WA covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Madison Street, 4th Avenue, University Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Seattle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.10 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 Seattle, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Seattle, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Seattle, WA to Friday Harbor, 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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