Origin
Bainbridge Island, WA
Late night in Bainbridge Island on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bainbridge Island, WA to Burley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bainbridge Island, WA
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Burley, WA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Bainbridge Island, WA to Burley, WA is 42.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via State Highway 3 Northwest, State Highway 305, and State Highway 16, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington State, moving between the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a convenient option for a short excursion or a connecting leg of a larger journey. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal route for a single-day trip, allowing plenty of time for other activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 305 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 16 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 305 Northeast | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bethel Burley Road Southeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Burley Olalla Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 3 Northwest
— 16.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island, WA and Burley, WA.
1
Start on Madison Avenue North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue North
2
Enter roundabout onto High School Road Northeast
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
High School Road Northeast
3
Continue on High School Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
High School Road Northeast
4
Turn left onto WA 305
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 305
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 305
6
Continue on WA 305
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Highway 305
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 305
8
Continue on WA 305
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
10
Continue on WA 305
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto WA 3
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
14
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
15
Continue on WA 16
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 20
Toward Southeast Burley Olalla Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Southeast Burley Olalla Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southeast Burley Olalla Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
19
Turn left onto Southeast Pine Road
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Pine Road
20
Arrive at destination
Southeast Pine Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 305 / State Highway 305
Turn left onto WA 305 / State Highway 305
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WA 305 / State Highway 305 Northeast
Enter roundabout onto WA 305 / State Highway 305 Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
5
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Merge onto WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Southeast Burley Olalla Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Southeast Burley Olalla Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.79 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Burley, WA
Late night in Burley on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
17 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
1h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on State Highway 3 Northwest, State Highway 305, and State Highway 16. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.1 miles on State Highway 3 Northwest. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways. This highway-centric profile means you'll likely experience higher speeds and less frequent turns.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on State Highway 3 Northwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 3 Northwest and State Highway 305. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near WA 305 / State Highway 305.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 42.5 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 0.9 miles (WA 305 / State Highway 305): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (WA 305 / State Highway 305 Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on State Highway 3 Northwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (WA 305 / State Highway 305): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (WA 305 / State Highway 305 Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burley, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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