Origin
Bremerton, WA
Evening in Bremerton on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremerton, WA to Seattle, 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 22m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bremerton, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Seattle, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting Bremerton to Seattle is a straightforward 30.5-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. Because this route relies on the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, it is best approached as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend about $6 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable transit between these two Pacific Coast locales. Your path primarily follows Southeast Sedgwick Road and Fauntleroy Way Southwest to bridge the gap between the two cities. Since the total travel time is quite short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Sedgwick Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 16 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 5 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 3 West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Charleston Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Sedgwick Road
— 7.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremerton, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on 6th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto WA 310
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Callow Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on WA 304
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Boulevard
4
Take the exit onto WA 304
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Charleston Boulevard
5
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 304
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
WA 304
Toward WA 3 South: Shelton
6
Merge onto WA 3
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 3 West
7
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
8
Continue on WA 16
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto WA 160
232 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southwest Sedgwick Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on WA 160
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto WA 160
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
13
Continue on WA 160
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
14
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
15
Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
16
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
Use the slight left lane.
21
Turn left onto Seneca Street
323 ft
·
18 sec
·
Seneca Street
22
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
24
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Bremerton, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 310 / North Callow Avenue
Turn left onto WA 310 / North Callow Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry
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 WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth F...
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
WA 160 / Southwest Sedgwick Road
Turn left onto WA 160 / Southwest Sedgwick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
30 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.77 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.93 | $13.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
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
Evening in Seattle on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
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
1h 22m 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 30.5-mile trip is characterized by a turn-heavy local feel rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Highway driving accounts for only 27% of your total time behind the wheel, so expect plenty of maneuvering on local surfaces. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.3-mile segment along Southeast Sedgwick Road. Because the route incorporates a ferry crossing, the pace is dictated by transit schedules rather than continuous highway cruising. You will find that the road demands your full attention due to the frequent turns required to navigate toward your destination.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 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?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WA 310 / North Callow Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 miles (WA 310 / North Callow Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (WA 160 / Southwest Sedgwick Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
322 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
749 ft
Total Descent
608 ft
Highest Point
322 ft
~13.1 mi in
Elevation Range
324 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bremerton, WA to Seattle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Southworth Ferry along the way.
Southworth Ferry
8.5 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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 1 miles (WA 310 / North Callow Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (WA 160 / Southwest Sedgwick Road): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Seattle, WA
More from Bremerton, WA
More trips to Seattle, WA
Explore more options from Bremerton, WA or browse trips ending in Seattle, WA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WA road trips.