Origin
Poulsbo, WA
Evening in Poulsbo on Saturday
Local time
7:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poulsbo, WA to Kent, 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 29m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poulsbo, WA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Poulsbo to Kent covers 65 miles of Washington's Pacific Coast region in about 1 hour and 29 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via State Highway 3 Northwest, State Highway 16, and I-5. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel will cover the journey, making this an affordable transit between the two cities. Whether you are heading south for business or personal travel, the route is straightforward and efficient. It serves as a practical connection across the region rather than a destination-heavy vacation path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 16 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| State Route 18 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Jensen Way Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Finn Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 16
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poulsbo, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Jensen Way Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jensen Way Northeast
3
At end of road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
4
Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Lindvig Way
5
Continue on Northwest Finn Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Finn Hill Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto WA 3
15 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
9
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
10
Continue on WA 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto WA 18
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto WA 167
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
23
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Avenue South
24
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
25
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
26
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Poulsbo, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 47.1 and 64.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
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.
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
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 167 North: Kent, Renton
8
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
7
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
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 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.60 one way
$27.21 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $14.27 | $28.53 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Kent, WA
Evening in Kent on Saturday
Local time
7:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Light Rain Likely
SSW 7 mph
62% chance
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your travel spent on major roads. You begin on smaller state routes before transitioning to the interstate, creating a shift from local corridors to high-speed transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 26.5 miles along State Highway 16, which dictates the primary pace of your journey. Expect a functional, consistent driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding secondary roads. By the time you merge onto I-5, the character of the drive settles into a standard highway rhythm that remains steady until you reach Kent.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on State Highway 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65 miles you will encounter 18 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 47.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
356 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
514 ft
Total Descent
826 ft
Highest Point
356 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
340 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.
Between Poulsbo, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Muckleshoot Reservation and Renton.
Muckleshoot Reservation
55.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Renton
58.6 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on State Highway 16. 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 Kent, 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 47.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Kent, 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.
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