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Trip from East Port Orchard, WA to Bremerton, WA

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

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown East Port Orchard, WA, WA

East Port Orchard, WA

William Jacobs

city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Bremerton, WA

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: State Highway 16 — 2.2 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Port Orchard, WA and Bremerton, WA.

1

Start on McKinley Place Southeast

81 ft · 7 sec · McKinley Place Southeast
2

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast

369 ft · 13 sec · Lincoln Avenue Southeast
3

Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Hoover Avenue Southeast
4

Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast Lund Avenue
5

Continue on Tremont Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Tremont Street
6

Enter roundabout onto Tremont Street West

140 ft · 2 sec · Tremont Street West
7

Continue on Tremont Street West

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Tremont Street West
8

Enter roundabout onto Tremont Street West

138 ft · 2 sec · Tremont Street West
9

Continue on Tremont Street West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Tremont Street West
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Bremerton Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto WA 16

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16
12

Continue on WA 16

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 3 West
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on WA 304

1.3 mi · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on WA 304

0.3 mi · 51 sec · North Callow Avenue
16

Turn right onto 6th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lincoln Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Tremont Street West

Enter roundabout onto Tremont Street West

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward WA 16 West: Bremerton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
7
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton
6
8.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | 6th Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.97 one way

$3.93 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Port Orchard, WA

Late night in East Port Orchard on Sunday

Local time

5:10 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremerton, WA

Late night in Bremerton on Sunday

Local time

5:10 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

19m 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 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.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on State Highway 16.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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.

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 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.

About the Cities

Arriving in Bremerton, WA

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on State Highway 16. 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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bremerton, 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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