Trip from Tacoma, WA to Bremerton, WA

Drive Time

49m

Distance

33.3 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Tacoma, WA to Bremerton, WA covers 33.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Sprague Avenue, Sprague Ramp, WA 16 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

16.6 miles from Tacoma, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 33.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Sprague Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Sprague Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Sprague Ramp Unavailable Refreshing
WA 16 West Unavailable Refreshing
WA 304 East Unavailable Refreshing
Charleston Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
North Callow Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
6th Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Sprague Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Bremerton, WA.

1

Start on South 11th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 11th Street
2

Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Sprague Avenue
3

Continue on Sprague Ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp
4

Take the exit straight

0.2 mi · 24 sec
5

Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

0.4 mi · 53 sec · WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
6

Merge slight left

28 mi · 36 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

0.4 mi · 33 sec · WA 304 East: Bremerton
8

Continue on Charleston Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard
9

Continue on North Callow Avenue

0.3 mi · 52 sec · North Callow Avenue
10

Turn right onto 6th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · 6th Street
11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 16.6 miles from Tacoma, WA, or about 24m 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 33.3 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.6 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremerton, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA

This is one driving day of about 33.3 miles and 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tacoma, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.6 mi from Tacoma, WA · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Orchard, WA

17 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

Port Orchard, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Orchard, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Tacoma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bremerton, WA

The final approach into Bremerton, 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 Bremerton, 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

$6.86 one way

$13.72 round trip

$5.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $7.30 $14.60
premium $5.77 $7.57 $15.13
diesel $5.47 $7.17 $14.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33
EV Truck/SUV 13.3 0 $4.66 $2.13

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Tacoma, WA

Morning in Tacoma on Saturday

Local time

6:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Bremerton, WA

Morning in Bremerton on Saturday

Local time

6:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

38°F

Port Orchard, WA

17 mi in

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

49m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tacoma, WA to Bremerton, WA covers 33.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Sprague Avenue, Sprague Ramp, WA 16 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Tacoma, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 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.

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