This straightforward 52.4-mile journey from Suquamish, WA to Seattle, WA takes approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an affordable hop across the Pacific Coast region. The drive primarily utilizes State Highway 3 Northwest, Southeast Sedgwick Road, and State Highway 305 Northeast, offering a mixed driving experience. You won't need to break this trip up with an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option for getting from one side of Puget Sound to the other.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
26.2 miles from Suquamish, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 58% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.1 miles on State Highway 3 Northwest. This section of the drive offers a good balance of open road and more varied conditions as you navigate between the main highways and local roads. The character of the drive evolves, moving from more direct highway travel to sections that feel more integrated with the local landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 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 16.1 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 30.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles (WA 160 / Southwest Sedgwick Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): 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.
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30.4 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry
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.
Toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth F...
6
30.8 mi into trip|~46m in|WA 160 / Southwest Sedgwick Road
Turn left onto WA 160 / Southwest Sedgwick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
43.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Fauntleroy Way Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
52 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward Seneca Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
7
52.3 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Suquamish, WA to Seattle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Southworth Ferry along the way.
Southworth Ferry
30.4 mi in|~45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi
20m
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.3 mi
13m
State Highway 305 Northeast
6.3 mi
11m
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi
29m
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
10m
State Highway 16
3.5 mi
4m
West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi
4m
I 5
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 3 Northwest
— 16.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suquamish, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on Augusta Avenue Northeast
497 ft·21 sec·Augusta Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Suquamish Way Northeast
1.6 mi·3 min·Suquamish Way Northeast
3
Turn right onto WA 305
2.9 mi·4 min·State Highway 305 Northeast
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
108 ft·1 sec·State Highway 305 Northeast
5
Continue on WA 305
3.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 305 Northeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward WA 3 South: BremertonUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto WA 3
16 mi·20 min·State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi·3 min·State Highway 3 West
9
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi·19 sec·West State Route 16
10
Continue on WA 16
3.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth FerryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto WA 160
232 ft·5 sec·Southwest Sedgwick Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on WA 160
7.3 mi·13 min·Southeast Sedgwick Road
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto WA 160
171 ft·4 sec·Southeast Sedgwick Road
15
Continue on WA 160
0.2 mi·1 min·Southworth Ferry
16
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi·29 min·Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
17
Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.2 mi·19 sec·Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
18
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi·10 min·Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi·4 min·West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British ColumbiaUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 5
2.2 mi·2 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 165Toward Seneca StreetUse the slight left lane.
23
Turn left onto Seneca Street
323 ft·18 sec·Seneca Street
24
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft·9 sec·Madison Street
26
Turn left
31 ft·2 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic, especially as you approach Seattle. With no required stops indicated, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed or push through to your destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is low at $11, it's always wise to start with a full tank, particularly before heading onto State Highway 3 Northwest for that longest stretch.
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 26.2 miles from Suquamish, WA, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 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 12 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.2 miles or 39m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seattle, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Suquamish, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Suquamish, WA
This is one driving day of about 52.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Suquamish, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 3 Northwest for about 16.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Suquamish, WA
· 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.97 one way
$21.93 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$11.50
$23.00
premium
$5.77
$11.90
$23.80
diesel
$5.61
$11.57
$23.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 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
15.7
0
$5.50
$2.52
Efficient EV
13.1
0
$4.59
$2.10
EV Truck/SUV
21
0
$7.34
$3.35
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Suquamish, WA
Evening
in Suquamish on Friday
Local time
7:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Seattle, WA
Evening
in Seattle on Friday
Local time
7:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 52m 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 Suquamish, WA to Seattle, WA covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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, State Highway 305 Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Suquamish, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.97 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 52.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles (WA 160 / Southwest Sedgwick Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Suquamish, WA to Seattle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Southworth Ferry along the way.
