Origin
Seattle, WA
Afternoon in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Port Orchard, 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 7m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Port Orchard, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Seattle to Port Orchard, this 21.2-mile journey is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day. Expect a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes, depending on traffic and ferry schedules. You will navigate through the Pacific Coast region using Fauntleroy Way Southwest, the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, and Southeast Southworth Drive. With a fuel cost of about $4, it is a very budget-friendly excursion. Because the distance is quite short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; it works perfectly as a quick out-and-back or a simple one-way transit. This route offers a practical way to cross the water and reach your destination without the hassle of a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Southworth Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Mile Hill Drive | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Route 99 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Mile Hill Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Alaskan Way | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
— 4.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Port Orchard, 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 Southeast Southworth Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Southworth Drive
14
Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Southworth Drive
15
Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Mile Hill Drive
16
Continue on WA 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile Hill Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on WA 166
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast Mile Hill Drive
18
Enter roundabout onto WA 166
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mile Hill Drive
19
Continue on WA 166
268 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mile Hill Drive
20
Turn straight onto WA 166
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto WA 166
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bay Street
22
Continue on WA 166
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Street
23
Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
490 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sidney Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Sidney Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 21.1 — 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.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
WA 166 / Bay Street
Enter roundabout onto WA 166 / Bay Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Sidney Avenue
Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.87 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Port Orchard, WA
Afternoon in Port Orchard on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Chance Light Rain
SW 5 to 9 mph
39% 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
6 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 7m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 6 percent of this trip is spent on highways, meaning you will spend most of your time on local roads and navigating the ferry crossing. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.8 miles while aboard the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, which provides a unique break from the typical pavement. The road character shifts from the urban flow of Seattle streets to the more deliberate pace of the ferry transition and the winding character of Southworth roads. It is not an interstate grind, but rather a technical, localized experience that demands your attention as you transition between the city and the coast.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
311 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
617 ft
Total Descent
722 ft
Highest Point
311 ft
~18.2 mi in
Elevation Range
313 ft
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.
Arriving in Port Orchard, WA
Full guide →Port Orchard is on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound of Washington state. Its downtown core has kept its original small-town character and is accessible by foot from the harbor. The waterfront offers commanding views of the Sinclair Inlet and nearby Bremerton with its historic naval shipyard.
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 7m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. 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 Port Orchard, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Orchard, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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