Origin
Silverdale, WA
Night in Silverdale on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silverdale, WA to Tacoma, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverdale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This 40.1-mile drive from Silverdale to Tacoma, Washington, is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 45 minutes. You'll primarily use Silverdale Way Northwest, Northwest Newberry Hill Road, and WA 3 South to reach your destination. With a budget of around $8 for fuel, this route is an easy addition to your Pacific Coast travels without needing an overnight stay. The general feel of this drive is that of a local commute, making it a practical choice for getting between these two Washington communities. It’s a short hop, perfect for a quick transfer or a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 16 | 26.1 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South 11th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Sprague Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Silverdale Way Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Newberry Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sprague Ramp | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 16
— 26.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverdale, WA and Tacoma, WA.
1
Start on Northwest Byron Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Byron Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Silverdale Way Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Silverdale Way Northwest
3
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwest Newberry Hill Road
4
Continue on Northwest Newberry Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northwest Newberry Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto WA 3
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
8
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
9
Continue on WA 16
26 mi
·
32 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Sprague Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
12
Continue on Sprague Ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Sprague Ramp
13
Continue on South Sprague Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sprague Avenue
14
Turn right onto South 11th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 11th Street
15
Arrive at destination
South 11th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Silverdale, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 36.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Silverdale Way Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto Silverdale Way Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest Newberry Hill Road
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Merge onto WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Sprague Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward Sprague Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Tacoma, WA
Night in Tacoma on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
11 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
54m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the entire 40.1 miles. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. You won't encounter any significant highway segments, so be prepared for a more stop-and-go experience typical of urban and suburban navigation. The road will likely feel like a continuous series of local connections as you make your way south.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on State Highway 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Silverdale Way Northwest.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Silverdale Way Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Northwest Newberry Hill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 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: at 0.2 miles (Silverdale Way Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Northwest Newberry Hill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles: 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 Tacoma, 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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