Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
59.9 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Seattle, WA to Port Orchard, WA covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Madison Street, Alaskan Way, WA 99 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.34 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
30 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 59.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaskan Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 99 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Seattle Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Barton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Port Orchard, WA.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Madison Street
Turn left onto Alaskan Way
Take the exit straight toward WA 99 South
Merge slight left onto State Route 99
Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge
Merge slight left onto West Seattle Bridge
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
Continue on Southworth Ferry
Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
Continue on Mile Hill Drive
Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mile Hill Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Mile Hill Drive
Turn straight onto Bethel Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street
Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street
Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 59.9 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 39m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Orchard, WA than in the middle of the route.
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 59.9 miles and 1h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Seattle, WA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.34 one way
$24.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Seattle on Saturday
Local time
4:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Port Orchard on Saturday
Local time
4:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Bremerton, WA
30 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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