Origin
Tacoma, WA
Afternoon in Tacoma on Friday
Local time
3:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Maplewood, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maplewood, WA
Jason Kim
Trip Overview
This short 18.8-mile journey from Tacoma to Maplewood in Washington State is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 34 minutes to complete. The route is primarily composed of local roads with about 47% highway driving, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this drive is very budget-friendly. Since there are no designated stops and the longest continuous stretch is 8.8 miles on WA 16, you'll have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace. This trip is perfect for a quick local excursion within the Pacific Coast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, as indicated by its 47% highway share. You'll navigate through stretches of WA 16, Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest, and Crescent Valley Drive Northwest. The longest uninterrupted segment is 8.8 miles on WA 16, providing a taste of highway cruising before transitioning to more local road driving. The road's personality shifts from quicker highway travel to a more varied, potentially more winding, local road experience as you progress toward Maplewood.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 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 18.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.3 miles (WA 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 16
Merge onto WA 16
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
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 Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Harborview Drive
Enter roundabout onto Harborview Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Peacock Hill Avenue
Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
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.
Between Tacoma, WA and Maplewood, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Bremerton
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Wollochet Drive Northwest
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
City Center
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 16 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Crescent Valley Drive Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Peacock Hill Road Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 11th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Stinson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 144th Street Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 160th Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
WA 16
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Maplewood, 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
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stinson Avenue
10
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Stinson Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Harborview Drive
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harborview Drive
12
Continue on Harborview Drive
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Harborview Drive
13
Continue on North Harborview Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Harborview Drive
14
Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Peacock Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Peacock Hill Road Northwest
16
Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
17
Enter roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peacock Hill Road Northwest
18
Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Peacock Hill Road Northwest
19
Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
20
Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
144th Street Northwest
21
At end of road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
22
Turn right onto Southeast 160th Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 160th Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto 14th Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
14th Avenue Northwest
24
Arrive at destination
14th Avenue Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.87 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Maplewood, WA
Afternoon in Maplewood on Friday
Local time
3:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
34m 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 Maplewood, WA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 16, Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest, Crescent Valley Drive Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $3.93 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 18.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.3 miles (WA 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tacoma, WA and Maplewood, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
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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