Seattle, WA to Rosedale, WA is 47 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via I 5 and WA 16, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused trip within Washington's Pacific Coast region. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, it's an easy day trip or a quick connection between destinations. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it straightforward and efficient for travelers looking to get from point A to point B without significant detours. Consider this drive if you need a simple, direct link between Seattle and the Rosedale area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 88% of the journey on major roads like I 5 and WA 16. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including a longest stretch of 32.6 miles on I 5. Expect smooth travel and efficiency as you navigate these well-maintained highways. While the focus is on speed and directness, the transition onto Rosedale Street marks your entry into the local roads leading to your destination. The overall character is one of swift transit rather than leisurely cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 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.
Between Seattle, WA and Rosedale, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Bremerton
33 mi in|~42m
Wollochet Drive Northwest
42.9 mi in|~55m
City Center
42.9 mi in|~55m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
32.6 mi
41m
WA 16
8.8 mi
11m
Rosedale Street
3.1 mi
5m
Stinson Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Spring Street
0.1 mi
<1m
86th Avenue Northwest
<0.1 mi
<1m
4th Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Madison Street
<0.1 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 Rosedale, 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 AirportUse 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 132BToward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, BremertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto WA 16
8.8 mi·11 min·WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City CenterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Stinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto Rosedale Street
99 ft·2 sec·Rosedale Street
18
Continue on Rosedale Street
3.1 mi·5 min·Rosedale Street
19
Turn slight right onto 86th Avenue Northwest
333 ft·6 sec·86th Avenue Northwest
20
Turn slight right onto David Day Drive Northwest
175 ft·7 sec·David Day Drive Northwest
21
Arrive at destination
David Day Drive Northwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Seattle, WA
· 30m into the drive
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rosedale, WA
The final approach into Rosedale, 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
$9.84 one way
$19.67 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$10.32
$20.63
premium
$5.77
$10.67
$21.35
diesel
$5.61
$10.38
$20.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
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
$4.94
$2.26
Efficient EV
11.8
0
$4.11
$1.88
EV Truck/SUV
18.8
0
$6.58
$3.01
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Seattle, WA
Afternoon
in Seattle on Friday
Local time
3:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
S 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Rosedale, WA
Afternoon
in Rosedale on Friday
Local time
3:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
13 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 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Rosedale, WA covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 16, Rosedale Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 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 $9.84 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 47 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Between Seattle, WA and Rosedale, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
