Origin
Seattle, WA
Night in Seattle on Friday
Local time
9:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Suquamish, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
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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Suquamish, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seattle, WA to Suquamish, WA covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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 $10.61 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.
Midpoint
25.4 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m 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 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 50.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Suquamish, WA is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Suquamish, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Street | — | — |
| Alaskan Way | — | — |
| WA 99 South | — | — |
| State Route 99 | — | — |
| West Seattle Bridge | — | — |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | — | — |
| Southwest Barton Street | — | — |
| Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal | — | — |
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 Suquamish, WA.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
3
Turn left onto Alaskan Way
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Alaskan Way
4
Take the exit straight toward WA 99 South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
WA 99 South
5
Merge slight left onto State Route 99
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 99
6
Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Seattle Bridge
7
Merge slight left onto West Seattle Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
8
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
9
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Barton Street
10
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
11
Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi
·
30 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
12
Continue on Southworth Ferry
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
13
Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
14
Take the ramp right toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
WA 16 West: Bremerton
15
Merge slight left onto State Highway 16 Southwest
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 16 Southwest
16
Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
17
Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
18
Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
19
Keep slight right
217 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
21
Turn left onto Bond Road Northeast
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Bond Road Northeast
22
Turn right onto Northeast Gunderson Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Gunderson Road
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Bay Road Northeast
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Miller Bay Road Northeast
24
Continue on Augusta Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Avenue Northeast
25
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.4 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 55m 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 11 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.4 miles or 55m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suquamish, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Seattle, WA
This is one driving day of about 50.7 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Seattle, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Seattle, WA · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Suquamish, WA
The final approach into Suquamish, 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
$10.61 one way
$21.22 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Suquamish, WA
Night in Suquamish on Friday
Local time
9:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 50m 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 Suquamish, WA covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Madison Street, Alaskan Way, WA 99 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 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 $10.61 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.
The drive from Seattle, WA to Suquamish, WA is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Suquamish, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Seattle, WA to Suquamish, 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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