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Trip from Seattle, WA to Home, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

60.7 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Seattle, WA

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Downtown Home, WA, WA

Home, WA

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Trip Overview

Seattle, WA to Home, WA is 60.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I 5 and WA 16, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington state, traveling from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. You'll find this route to be a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. With only one recommended day for this drive, it's perfect for a short excursion or an easy commute.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive has an 81% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.6 miles on I 5. While the majority of the route is on main highways like I 5 and WA 16, you'll also navigate sections of Key Peninsula Highway Northwest. Expect a consistent driving experience for the most part, with a focus on efficient travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.7 miles you will encounter 17 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: 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 17 key points

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

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spring Street

Turn right onto Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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
7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
8
33 mi into trip | ~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
7
33.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

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 Home, 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 12.5 mi 15m
Key Peninsula Highway Northwest 7.6 mi 13m
WA 302 3.3 mi 5m
State Route 302 0.9 mi 1m
Purdy Drive Northwest 0.8 mi 1m
Goldman Drive Northwest 0.7 mi 1m
7th Avenue Northwest 0.2 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 Home, 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 lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

147 ft · 2 sec · 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
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

30 mi · 38 min · I 5
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto WA 16

13 mi · 15 min · WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto WA 302

0.8 mi · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
17

Turn left onto WA 302

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Route 302
18

Turn right onto Goldman Drive Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Goldman Drive Northwest
19

At end of road, turn right onto WA 302

3.3 mi · 5 min · WA 302
20

Turn straight onto Key Peninsula Highway Northwest

7.6 mi · 13 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
21

Turn left onto 7th Avenue Northwest

0.2 mi · 47 sec · 7th Avenue Northwest
22

Arrive at destination

7th Avenue Northwest

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.3 mi from Seattle, WA · 39m into the drive

city in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

University Place, WA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Renton, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tacoma, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Home, WA

The final approach into Home, 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

$12.70 one way

$25.41 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $13.32 $26.65
premium $5.77 $13.78 $27.57
diesel $5.61 $13.40 $26.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.88

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Seattle, WA

Morning in Seattle on Friday

Local time

9:28 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Home, WA

Morning in Home on Friday

Local time

9:28 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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 25m 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 Home, WA covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, WA 16, Key Peninsula Highway Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.3 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 $12.70 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 60.7 miles you will encounter 17 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: 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 Home, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.

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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