Origin
Tacoma, WA
Morning in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
7:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Browns Point, 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
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
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.
Browns Point, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Tacoma, WA to Browns Point, WA is 10.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via WA 509, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused trip within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a quick errand, a scenic detour, or simply a change of pace. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it a straightforward and efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 509 | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 705 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 11th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| I 705 SB Ramp | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 509
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Browns Point, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn left onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 13th Street
4
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 705 SB Ramp
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Port of Tacoma
6
Merge onto I 705
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 705
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of Tacoma
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto WA 509
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
WA 509
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
10
Arrive at destination
Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 0.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 13th Street
Turn left onto South 13th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward Port of Tacoma
Navigation decision point
Toward Port of Tacoma
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 705
Merge onto I 705
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.40 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Browns Point, WA
Morning in Browns Point on Sunday
Local time
7:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of it on major roadways. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced journey for the most part, highlighted by a longest stretch of 9.2 miles on WA 509. Expect a highway-focused profile that keeps you moving efficiently between Tacoma and Browns Point. The route is designed for speed rather than leisurely sightseeing, offering a direct connection.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on WA 509.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 509 and Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Market Street.
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 19m 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 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Tacoma, WA to Browns Point, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Tacoma along the way.
Port Of Tacoma
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.5 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 (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on WA 509. 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 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Browns Point, 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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