Origin
East Port Orchard, WA
Late night in East Port Orchard on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Port Orchard, WA
William Jacobs
Bremerton, WA
Wikimedia Commons
If you are looking for a quick transition between East Port Orchard and Bremerton, this 9.4-mile trip is an incredibly efficient commute. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly route within the Pacific Coast region. You will spend your time navigating a mix of State Highway 16, State Highway 3 West, and Charleston Boulevard. Because of the short duration, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to focus on your destination immediately. This drive serves as a practical link for those moving between these two Washington hubs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 16 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 3 West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Charleston Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 6th Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Lund Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Tremont Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Tremont Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Callow Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Port Orchard, WA and Bremerton, WA.
Start on McKinley Place Southeast
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue
Continue on Tremont Street
Enter roundabout onto Tremont Street West
Continue on Tremont Street West
Enter roundabout onto Tremont Street West
Continue on Tremont Street West
Take the ramp
Merge onto WA 16
Continue on WA 16
Take the exit
Continue on WA 304
Continue on WA 304
Turn right onto 6th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Tremont Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the ramp toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 304 East: Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in East Port Orchard on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Bremerton on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a varied experience as you transition from highway speeds to local surface streets. With a 43% highway share, the route balances faster segments with more controlled driving environments. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 2.2-mile section of State Highway 16, which provides the most consistent pace of the drive. The profile is categorized as a mixed drive, meaning you will need to adjust your driving style as you move off the main arterials and onto Charleston Boulevard. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the monotony of a long-haul interstate grind while offering enough variation to keep the short transit engaging.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lincoln Avenue Southeast.
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 9.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Lincoln Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Tremont Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Bremerton is the largest city on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound of Washington state. Bremerton is a safe, environmentally clean community within an hour's ferry ride from downtown Seattle where you can visit the Navy destroyer Turner Joy, stroll along a delightful block-long waterfront promenade and check out the Kitsap Conference Center Plaza with its fascinating fountains.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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