Origin
Belfair, WA
Late night in Belfair on Tuesday
Local time
2:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belfair, WA to Seattle, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfair, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
This 32.5-mile journey from Belfair, WA to Seattle, WA is a manageable 1-hour and 23-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll be navigating local roads for the majority of the route, with a relatively low 14% highway share. Budget around $7 for fuel, a modest cost for this short hop. The drive offers a straightforward path between two points in the Pacific Coast region, perfect for a quick transit. Considering its short duration and minimal fuel cost, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Sedgwick Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Lake Flora Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 5 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast State Route 3 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Glenwood Road Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Sedgwick Road
— 7.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfair, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on WA 3
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast State Route 3
2
Enter roundabout onto WA 3
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast State Route 3
3
Continue on WA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast State Route 3
4
Continue on WA 3
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 3 Southwest
5
Turn right onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Lake Flora Road
7
Continue on Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Lake Flora Road
8
Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Road Southwest
9
Continue on Southwest Sedgwick Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Sedgwick Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on WA 160
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto WA 160
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
12
Continue on WA 160
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
13
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
14
Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
15
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
Use the slight left lane.
20
Turn left onto Seneca Street
323 ft
·
18 sec
·
Seneca Street
21
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
23
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Belfair, 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 18.2 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road
At end of road, turn right onto WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road
Navigation decision point
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
29.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
7
32 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Seneca Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Tuesday
Local time
2:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
21 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 23m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 32.5-mile route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on Southeast Sedgwick Road. With only a 14% highway share, this isn't a high-speed interstate cruise. Instead, you'll be working your way through local roads, likely experiencing varied speed limits and more frequent intersections as you approach Seattle. The drive's character is defined by its local nature and frequent directional changes, rather than sustained highway mileage.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Southeast Sedgwick Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in near WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road.
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 32.5 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 18.2 miles (WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Seattle, WA
Full guide →Seattle, Washington sits at one of the most beautiful spots in the United States. Occupying a narrow isthmus between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, it is the biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, with 780,000 people in Seattle and over four million people in the metro area. Seen from above, carpets of evergreen trees, pristine blue waters, and snowy white mountains surround the downtown's metallic skyscrapers, earning the city its nickname The Emerald City. On the ground, you will find a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Next to the progressive downtown and the freewheeling feel of Capitol Hill, you can find a laid-back atmosphere in the districts to the north and ethnically diverse neighborhoods to the south.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Southeast Sedgwick Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Seattle, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 18.2 miles (WA 160 / Southeast Sedgwick Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seattle, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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