Origin
Tacoma, WA
Evening in Tacoma on Friday
Local time
5:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Belfair, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfair, WA
Boko Shots
Trip Overview
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Belfair, WA covers 34.5 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 16, Southwest Lake Flora Road, Northeast State Route 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on WA 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 34.5 miles, with most of the trip on WA 16 and Southwest Lake Flora Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.4 miles on WA 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 16 and Southwest Lake Flora Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (Southeast Mullenix Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Mullenix Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Mullenix Road
6
22 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Southeast Mullenix Road
Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Glenwood Road Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto Glenwood Road Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
WA 3 / State Highway 3 Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto WA 3 / State Highway 3 Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Tacoma, WA to Belfair, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.
Bremerton
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 16 | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| Southwest Lake Flora Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Northeast State Route 3 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Bethel Burley Road Southeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Lider Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 11th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Lider Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 3 Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 16
— 19.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Belfair, 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
·
41 sec
·
Sprague Ramp
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
6
Merge onto WA 16
19 mi
·
24 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Mullenix Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southeast Mullenix Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
10
Turn left onto Southeast Lider Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Lider Road
11
Continue on Southwest Lider Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Lider Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Glenwood Road Southwest
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Glenwood Road Southwest
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Lake Flora Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Lake Flora Road
15
Continue on Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Lake Flora Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto WA 3
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 3 Southwest
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on WA 3
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Northeast State Route 3
18
Enter roundabout onto WA 3
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast State Route 3
19
Continue on WA 3
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast State Route 3
20
Arrive at destination
WA 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Tacoma, WA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Tacoma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belfair, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Belfair, 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
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Belfair, WA
Evening in Belfair on Friday
Local time
5:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Belfair, WA covers 34.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 16, Southwest Lake Flora Road, Northeast State Route 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $7.22 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 34.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (Southeast Mullenix Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tacoma, WA to Belfair, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.
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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