Origin
Suquamish, WA
Evening in Suquamish on Friday
Local time
8:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suquamish, WA to Vancouver, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
185 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suquamish, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from Suquamish, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 185 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suquamish Way Northeast, Highway 305, WA 3 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.72 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.5 miles from Suquamish, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 185 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 185 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Suquamish Way Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Suquamish, WA to Vancouver, WA is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Suquamish, WA to Vancouver, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suquamish Way Northeast | — | — |
| Highway 305 | — | — |
| WA 3 South | — | — |
| Highway 3 | — | — |
| Highway 3 West | — | — |
| State Route 16 | — | — |
| Highway 16 | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Suquamish Way Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suquamish, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on Augusta Avenue Northeast
495 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 State Highway 305 Northeast
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
5
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
6
Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 3 South: Bremerton
7
Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
8
Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
9
Continue on West State Route 16
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West State Route 16
10
Continue on State Highway 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Portland
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 5 South: Portland
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street
13
Merge slight right
124 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
14
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Plain Boulevard
16
Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
243 ft
·
13 sec
·
4th Plain Boulevard East
17
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.5 miles from Suquamish, WA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
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 41 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.5 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vancouver, 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.
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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 Suquamish, WA
This is one driving day of about 185 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Suquamish, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.5 mi from Suquamish, WA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.5 miles from Suquamish, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vancouver, WA
The final approach into Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, 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
$38.72 one way
$77.44 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $40.61 | $81.21 |
| premium | $5.77 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.85 | $81.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74 | 0 | $25.90 | $11.84 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Vancouver, WA
Evening in Vancouver on Friday
Local time
8:51 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
3h 6m 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 Vancouver, WA covers 185 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Suquamish Way Northeast, Highway 305, WA 3 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.5 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 $38.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Suquamish, WA to Vancouver, WA is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Suquamish, WA to Vancouver, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Suquamish, WA to Vancouver, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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