Trip from Seattle, WA to Port Orchard, WA

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

21.2 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 2m ★

6 AM

1h 8m

8 AM

1h 19m

10 AM

1h 12m

12 PM

1h 11m

3 PM

1h 12m

5 PM

1h 18m

8 PM

1h 5m

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

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Seattle, WA

Josh Hild

Port Orchard, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Seattle to Port Orchard, this 21.2-mile journey is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day. Expect a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes, depending on traffic and ferry schedules. You will navigate through the Pacific Coast region using Fauntleroy Way Southwest, the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, and Southeast Southworth Drive. With a fuel cost of about $4, it is a very budget-friendly excursion. Because the distance is quite short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; it works perfectly as a quick out-and-back or a simple one-way transit. This route offers a practical way to cross the water and reach your destination without the hassle of a long-distance haul.

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

10.6 miles from Seattle, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local-style drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 6 percent of this trip is spent on highways, meaning you will spend most of your time on local roads and navigating the ferry crossing. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.8 miles while aboard the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, which provides a unique break from the typical pavement. The road character shifts from the urban flow of Seattle streets to the more deliberate pace of the ferry transition and the winding character of Southworth roads. It is not an interstate grind, but rather a technical, localized experience that demands your attention as you transition between the city and the coast.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 21.2 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 1.2 miles (WA 99 / State Route 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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

1.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | WA 99 / State Route 99

Merge onto WA 99 / State Route 99

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

Use the none lane.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

21.1 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | Sidney Avenue

Turn left onto Sidney Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry	4.8 mi	29m
Fauntleroy Way Southwest	3.7 mi	10m
Southeast Southworth Drive	3.5 mi	6m
Southeast Mile Hill Drive	2.9 mi	5m
West Seattle Bridge	1.3 mi	2m
State Route 99	1.3 mi	1m
Mile Hill Drive	0.8 mi	1m
Alaskan Way	0.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry — 4.8 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Port Orchard, 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

Use the none lane.

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

Use the none lane.

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 none / 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 Southeast Southworth Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive

Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive

2.8 mi · 4 min · Southeast Southworth Drive

Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive

2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Mile Hill Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on WA 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mile Hill Drive

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WA 166

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Southeast Mile Hill Drive

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto WA 166

64 ft · 1 sec · Mile Hill Drive

Continue on WA 166

268 ft · 6 sec · Mile Hill Drive

Turn straight onto WA 166

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bethel Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WA 166

111 ft · 1 sec · Bay Street

Continue on WA 166

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Sidney Avenue

490 ft · 9 sec · Sidney Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Sidney Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 1-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Keep in mind that the ferry crossing is the most critical part of your transit, so checking the schedule in advance is essential to avoid unnecessary waiting. Because you will only spend $4 on fuel, you do not need to worry about complex gas stop logistics along the way. Use the transit time on the ferry to relax, as there are no scheduled stops planned for this 21.2-mile distance. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize your ferry timing, as it is the primary factor that will determine the total duration of your trip.

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 10.6 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 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 21.2 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.6 miles or 36m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Orchard, 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 21.2 miles and 1h 7m.

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 Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry for about 4.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.6 mi from Seattle, WA · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bremerton, WA

11 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 21.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bremerton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Port Orchard, WA

The final approach into Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard, 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

$4.45 one way

$8.90 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$4.65	$9.29
premium	$5.77	$4.82	$9.63
diesel	$5.64	$4.71	$9.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.4	$2.23	$1.02
Efficient EV	5.3	$1.85	$0.85
EV Truck/SUV	8.5	$2.97	$1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Seattle, WA

Evening in Seattle on Sunday

Local time

7:43 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Orchard, WA

Evening in Port Orchard on Sunday

Local time

7:43 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 7m 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 Port Orchard, WA covers 21.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, Fauntleroy Way Southwest, Southeast Southworth Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.6 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 $4.45 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.