Origin
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Wednesday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Lofall, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seattle, WA to Lofall, WA covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 3 Northwest, Southeast Sedgwick Road, Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on State Highway 3 Northwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.82 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
23.4 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Seattle, WA to Lofall, WA covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 3 Northwest is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 46.9 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
6
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
5
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.
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the ramp toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
Navigation decision point
Toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
6
45.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
Pioneer Way Northwest
Turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 19.3 mi | 24m |
| 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 | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Route 99 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 3 Northwest
— 19.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Lofall, WA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
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
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WA 99 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto WA 99
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 99
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward West Seattle Bridge
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto West Seattle Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Barton Street
10
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
11
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
12
Continue on WA 160
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
13
Continue on WA 160
7.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
15
Merge onto WA 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 16 Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on WA 16
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on WA 3
19 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pioneer Way Northwest
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Lofall Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lofall Road Northwest
20
Continue on Northwest Lofall Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northwest Lofall Road
21
Arrive at destination
Northwest Lofall Road
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 23.4 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 46.9 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lofall, 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 46.9 miles and 1h 42m.
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 State Highway 3 Northwest for about 19.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Seattle, WA · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lofall, WA
The final approach into Lofall, 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 Lofall, 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
$9.82 one way
$19.63 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
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
Lofall, WA
Late night in Lofall on Wednesday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
13 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 42m 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 Lofall, WA covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 3 Northwest, Southeast Sedgwick Road, Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $9.82 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 10 significant decision points across 46.9 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 0.9 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.
The route from Seattle, WA to Lofall, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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