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Trip from Seattle, WA to Wollochet, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

41.7 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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 Wollochet, WA, WA

Wollochet, WA

BM Amaro

Trip Overview

Seattle, WA to Wollochet, WA is 41.7 miles and takes about 57m via I 5, WA 16, Stone Drive Northwest, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Pacific Coast region, entirely within Washington state. Expect a drive that's predominantly highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It's ideal for a quick transit or an easy day trip, with minimal time commitment and a low fuel cost.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of the drive on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on I 5, including a continuous stretch of 32.6 miles. The transition to WA 16 will offer a similar high-speed driving experience. As you approach your destination, you'll transition to Stone Drive Northwest for the final segment. This profile suggests a drive that is largely about covering ground efficiently on well-maintained highways.

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

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

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 16 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
8
39.6 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Airport

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 8 Toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Ai...

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 Wollochet, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, 24Th Street Northwest and Tacoma Narrows Airport.

Bremerton

33 mi in | ~42m

24Th Street Northwest

39.6 mi in | ~51m

Tacoma Narrows Airport

39.6 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 32.6 mi 41m
WA 16 5.6 mi 7m
Stone Drive Northwest 1 mi 2m
Point Fosdick Drive Northwest 0.4 mi <1m
24th Street Northwest 0.2 mi <1m
Jahn Avenue Northwest 0.1 mi <1m
Spring Street 0.1 mi <1m
4th Avenue <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 Wollochet, 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

5.6 mi · 7 min · WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 8 Toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn left onto 24th Street Northwest

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 24th Street Northwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

At end of road, turn left onto Jahn Avenue Northwest

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Jahn Avenue Northwest
18

Turn right onto Stone Drive Northwest

1.0 mi · 2 min · Stone Drive Northwest
19

Enter roundabout onto Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

190 ft · 11 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
20

Continue on Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
21

Turn straight onto 34th Avenue Northwest

261 ft · 11 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest
22

Arrive at destination

34th Avenue Northwest

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.9 mi from Seattle, WA · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Federal Way, WA

21 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

Artondale, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Federal Way, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wollochet, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wollochet, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.73 one way

$17.45 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $9.15 $18.31
premium $5.77 $9.47 $18.94
diesel $5.61 $9.21 $18.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.38 $2.00
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67
EV Truck/SUV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Night in Seattle on Friday

Local time

10:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wollochet, WA

Night in Wollochet on Friday

Local time

10:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

65°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

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

57m 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 Wollochet, WA covers 41.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, WA 16, Stone Drive 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 20.9 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 $8.73 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

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 Wollochet, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, 24Th Street Northwest and Tacoma Narrows Airport.

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.

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