Origin
Tacoma, WA
Evening in Tacoma on Friday
Local time
5:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Friday Harbor, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
134.2 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friday Harbor, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Friday Harbor, WA covers 134.2 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Market Street, South 13th Street, I 705 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.09 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
67.1 miles from Tacoma, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 134.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 134.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Market Street 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 Tacoma, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is easy. At 3h 40m 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 Tacoma, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street | — | — |
| South 13th Street | — | — |
| I 705 | — | — |
| Port of Tacoma | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| WA 536 West | — | — |
| East Kincaid Street | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Friday Harbor, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn left onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South 13th Street
4
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 705 SB Ramp
5
Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Port of Tacoma
6
Merge slight right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
9
Merge slight left
92 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
11
Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Kincaid Street
12
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 3rd Street
13
Continue on West Division Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Division Street
14
Continue on Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
15
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
16
Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
17
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
18
Turn right onto R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
R Avenue
19
Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
R Avenue
20
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
R Avenue
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
R Avenue
22
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
R Avenue
23
Turn left onto 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
20th Street
24
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
25
Turn left onto 12th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
26
Continue on Oakes Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Oakes Avenue
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakes Avenue
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oakes Avenue
28
Exit the roundabout onto Oakes Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakes Avenue
29
Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Terminal Road
30
Turn straight
302 ft
·
22 sec
31
Turn straight onto Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
19 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
32
Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
266 ft
·
20 sec
·
Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
33
Turn right onto Front Street South
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street South
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
Spring Street
35
Exit the rotary onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Spring Street
36
Turn right onto Second Street South
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Second Street South
37
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 67.1 miles from Tacoma, WA, or about 1h 50m 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 30 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friday Harbor, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Tacoma, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 134.2 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Tacoma, 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 67.1 mi from Tacoma, WA · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Tacoma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Friday Harbor, WA
The final approach into Friday Harbor, 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 Friday Harbor, 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
$28.09 one way
$56.17 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $29.46 | $58.91 |
| premium | $5.77 | $30.48 | $60.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.63 | $59.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.09 | $6.44 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Friday Harbor, WA
Evening in Friday Harbor on Friday
Local time
5:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
3h 40m 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 Tacoma, WA to Friday Harbor, WA covers 134.2 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Market Street, South 13th Street, I 705. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.1 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 $28.09 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 Tacoma, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is easy. At 3h 40m 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 Tacoma, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tacoma, WA to Friday Harbor, 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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