Origin
Seattle, WA
Evening in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Artondale, WA
Drive Time
1h
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
Josh Hild
Artondale, WA
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Seattle to Artondale, you are facing a straightforward 44.7-mile trip. This drive typically takes about one hour, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-5, WA-16, and 56th Street to reach your destination within the Pacific Coast region. Budgeting about $9 for fuel covers the essentials for this short trek. Since the entire route stays within Washington state, it remains a consistent and manageable drive for those looking to move between these two points efficiently.
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
22.3 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 90% of your time spent on high-speed corridors. You will settle into the flow of traffic for a significant 32.6-mile stretch on I-5, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. Expect a fast-paced experience as you transition from the interstate onto WA-16. While the route is functional rather than scenic, the shift from major urban thoroughfares to the local streets of Artondale provides a distinct change in pace. Prepare for a consistent, highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 32.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spring Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 44.7 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
8
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward Airport Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward Airport Way
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
8
33 mi into trip
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~42m in
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Seattle, WA to Artondale, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.
Bremerton
33 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32.6 mi | 41m |
| WA 16 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| 56th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Olympic Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wollochet Drive Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fillmore Drive Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Artondale Drive Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Artondale, WA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
204 ft
·
11 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
308 ft
·
14 sec
·
4th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
6
Continue on I 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Use the left / none lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
147 ft
·
2 sec
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I 5
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
305 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 5
Toward Airport Way
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
30 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto WA 16
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 16
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 10
Toward Olympic Drive
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Olympic Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympic Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on 56th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
56th Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Fillmore Drive Northwest
19
At end of road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wollochet Drive Northwest
20
Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest
503 ft
·
12 sec
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Artondale Drive Northwest
21
Arrive at destination
Artondale Drive Northwest
Trip Plan
Since this is a short one-hour drive with zero planned stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever traffic levels best suit your schedule. Be aware that the heavy reliance on I-5 means you should check for congestion patterns before heading out to ensure you stick to your projected travel time. Because the fuel cost is a modest $9, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Seattle and arrive in Artondale without worrying about mid-trip refueling. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by keeping a steady pace once you transition onto WA-16. Planning for a direct run allows you to maximize your time at your destination rather than on the road.
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 22.3 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 44.7 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.3 miles or 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Artondale, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA
This is one driving day of about 44.7 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seattle, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 32.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Seattle, WA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Artondale, WA
The final approach into Artondale, 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 Artondale, 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Artondale, WA
Evening in Artondale on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
3 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
1h 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 Artondale, WA covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 16, 56th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 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 $9.38 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 44.7 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Seattle, WA to Artondale, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.
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