Origin
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Tuesday
Local time
2:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Enetai, 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 29m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
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Enetai, WA
Sanket Mishra
Trip Overview
This short, 31.7-mile journey from Seattle to Enetai, Washington, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Southeast Sedgwick Road, the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, and State Highway 16 Southwest. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers a straightforward drive with no designated stops, perfect for a quick getaway within the Pacific Coast region. The overall feel is that of a localized, turn-heavy drive, so expect to be actively engaged with the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Sedgwick Road | 7.2 mi | 13m |
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 16 Southwest | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 3 West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| WA 304 | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Charleston Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Sedgwick Road
— 7.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Enetai, WA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
3
Turn left onto Alaskan Way
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Alaskan Way
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WA 99 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto WA 99
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 99
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward West Seattle Bridge
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto West Seattle Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Barton Street
10
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
11
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
12
Continue on WA 160
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
13
Continue on WA 160
7.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
15
Merge onto WA 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 16 Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on WA 16
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 3 West
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 36
Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on WA 304
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on WA 304
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Callow Avenue
20
Take the exit onto WA 304
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
WA 304
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Washington Avenue
22
Turn slight right onto Manette Bridge
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Manette Bridge
23
Enter roundabout onto Harkins Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Harkins Street
24
Continue on Harkins Street
245 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harkins Street
25
Turn right onto Pitt Avenue
179 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pitt Avenue
26
Turn left onto East 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 11th Street
27
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Trenton Avenue Northeast
28
Turn right onto Northeast Alder Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northeast Alder Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto Jacobson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobson Boulevard
30
Continue on Northeast Enetai Beach Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Enetai Beach Road
31
Arrive at destination
Northeast Enetai Beach Road
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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Seattle, 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 0.9 and 27.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward WA 99 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 99 South
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward West Seattle Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward West Seattle Bridge
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Seattle Bridge
Merge onto West Seattle Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
27.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
WA 304
Take the exit onto WA 304
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.27 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
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
Enetai, WA
Late night in Enetai on Tuesday
Local time
2:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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 29m 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 drive characterized by frequent turns, with only 26% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along Southeast Sedgwick Road. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a more intimate, local road experience. You'll likely find yourself navigating through varied terrains and possibly encountering more traffic signals and intersections as you progress towards your destination.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 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 0.9 miles in.
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 31.7 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (West Seattle Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 29m. Total distance: 31.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 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 Enetai, 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (West Seattle Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Enetai, 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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