Origin
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Wednesday
Local time
3:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
43m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Bainbridge Island, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seattle, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA covers 10 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry, Winslow Way East, 1st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.09 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
5 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 10 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Madison Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WA 519 / Alaskan Way South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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1st Avenue
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WA 519 / Alaskan Way South
Turn right onto WA 519 / Alaskan Way South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WA 304; WA 305 / Colman Dock
Merge onto WA 304; WA 305 / Colman Dock toward ferry
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward ferry
6
9.9 mi into trip
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~43m in
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Madison Avenue North
Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Seattle, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Ferry along the way.
Ferry
0.7 mi in
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~2m
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via WA 304; WA 305
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry | 8.5 mi | 37m |
| Winslow Way East | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olympic Drive Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Colman Dock | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
— 8.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Bainbridge Island, WA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Madison Street
3
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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1st Avenue
4
Turn right onto South Washington Street
360 ft
·
16 sec
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South Washington Street
5
Turn right onto WA 519
320 ft
·
16 sec
·
Alaskan Way South
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto WA 304; WA 305
213 ft
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11 sec
·
Colman Dock
7
Take the exit
226 ft
·
6 sec
8
Merge onto WA 304; WA 305
354 ft
·
22 sec
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Colman Dock
Toward ferry
9
Continue on WA 305
288 ft
·
18 sec
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Colman Dock
10
Continue on WA 305
157 ft
·
9 sec
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Colman Dock
11
Turn straight onto WA 305
8.5 mi
·
37 min
·
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
12
Continue on WA 305
424 ft
·
36 sec
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Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
13
Continue on WA 305
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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Olympic Drive Southeast
14
Turn left onto Winslow Way East
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Winslow Way East
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
490 ft
·
16 sec
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Madison Avenue North
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Madison Avenue North
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 5 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.5 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 10 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bainbridge Island, 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 10 miles and 43m.
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 Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry for about 8.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5 mi from Seattle, WA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bainbridge Island, WA
The final approach into Bainbridge Island, 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 Bainbridge Island, 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
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bainbridge Island, WA
Late night in Bainbridge Island on Wednesday
Local time
3:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
4 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
43m 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 Bainbridge Island, WA covers 10 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry, Winslow Way East, 1st Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 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 $2.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WA 519 / Alaskan Way South): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Seattle, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Ferry along the way.
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