Trip from Seattle, WA to Enetai, WA

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Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

31.7 mi

51 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 43m

10 AM

1h 34m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 42m

8 PM

1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Enetai, WA

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Trip Overview

This short, 31.7-mile journey from Seattle to Enetai, Washington, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Southeast Sedgwick Road, the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, and State Highway 16 Southwest. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers a straightforward drive with no designated stops, perfect for a quick getaway within the Pacific Coast region. The overall feel is that of a localized, turn-heavy drive, so expect to be actively engaged with the road.

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

15.9 miles from Seattle, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns, with only 26% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along Southeast Sedgwick Road. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a more intimate, local road experience. You'll likely find yourself navigating through varied terrains and possibly encountering more traffic signals and intersections as you progress towards your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southeast Sedgwick Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 31.7 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (West Seattle Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward WA 99 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward WA 99 South

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward West Seattle Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward West Seattle Bridge

2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Seattle Bridge

Merge onto West Seattle Bridge

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

26.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

27.8 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | WA 304

Take the exit onto WA 304

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southeast Sedgwick Road	7.2 mi	13m
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry	4.8 mi	29m
State Highway 16 Southwest	3.7 mi	5m
Fauntleroy Way Southwest	3.7 mi	10m
State Highway 3 West	1.8 mi	2m
WA 304	1.4 mi	4m
West Seattle Bridge	1.3 mi	2m
Charleston Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Southeast Sedgwick Road — 7.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Enetai, WA.

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left onto Madison Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Madison Street

Turn left onto Alaskan Way

0.5 mi · 2 min · Alaskan Way

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward WA 99 South Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto WA 99

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Route 99

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward West Seattle Bridge Use the right lane.

Merge onto West Seattle Bridge

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Seattle Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

3.7 mi · 10 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street

171 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Barton Street

Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

Turn straight onto WA 160

4.8 mi · 29 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

Continue on WA 160

0.3 mi · 1 min · Southworth Ferry

Continue on WA 160

7.2 mi · 13 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward WA 16 West: Bremerton

Merge onto WA 16

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16 Southwest

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on WA 16

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 3 West

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 304

1.3 mi · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 304

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Callow Avenue

Take the exit onto WA 304

1.4 mi · 4 min · WA 304

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Washington Avenue

Turn slight right onto Manette Bridge

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Manette Bridge

Enter roundabout onto Harkins Street

62 ft · 1 sec · Harkins Street

Continue on Harkins Street

245 ft · 6 sec · Harkins Street

Turn right onto Pitt Avenue

179 ft · 8 sec · Pitt Avenue

Turn left onto East 11th Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · East 11th Street

Turn left onto Trenton Avenue Northeast

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Trenton Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Northeast Alder Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Northeast Alder Street

At end of road, turn left onto Jacobson Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Jacobson Boulevard

Continue on Northeast Enetai Beach Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast Enetai Beach Road

Arrive at destination

Northeast Enetai Beach Road

Trip Plan

Given this drive's short duration of under 1.5 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. There are no mandatory stops suggested, but if you need to refuel, plan for it before you begin, as the estimated fuel cost is only $7. Pay close attention to navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means you'll be making several directional changes. The Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry is a key segment, so check ferry schedules in advance to minimize any potential wait times.

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 15.9 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 31.7 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.9 miles or 57m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enetai, 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 31.7 miles and 1h 29m.

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 Southeast Sedgwick Road for about 7.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.9 mi from Seattle, WA · 57m into the drive

seat of Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Orchard, WA

16 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

Bremerton, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Orchard, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Enetai, WA

The final approach into Enetai, 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 Enetai, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 1.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.63 one way

$13.27 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$6.96	$13.92
premium	$5.77	$7.20	$14.40
diesel	$5.61	$7.00	$14.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.5	$3.33	$1.52
Efficient EV	7.9	$2.77	$1.27
EV Truck/SUV	12.7	$4.44	$2.03

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Seattle, WA

Late night in Seattle on Wednesday

Local time

2:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enetai, WA

Late night in Enetai on Wednesday

Local time

2:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°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

16 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

1h 29m 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 Enetai, WA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southeast Sedgwick Road, Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, State Highway 16 Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $6.63 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 route from Seattle, WA to Enetai, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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