Origin
Tacoma, WA
Late night in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
3:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Canterwood, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canterwood, WA
Jack Davis
Trip Overview
Tacoma, WA to Canterwood, WA is 15.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes via WA 16, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Washington and the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a convenient trip for locals or those looking to quickly get from one area to another without a significant time commitment. Expect a mixed drive that's easy to manage within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 16 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| Peacock Hill Road Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 11th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Stinson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Sprague Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Peacock Hill Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Harborview Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 16
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Canterwood, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sprague Avenue
3
Continue on Sprague Ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sprague Ramp
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
6
Merge onto WA 16
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stinson Avenue
10
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Stinson Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Harborview Drive
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harborview Drive
12
Continue on Harborview Drive
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Harborview Drive
13
Continue on North Harborview Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Harborview Drive
14
Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Peacock Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Peacock Hill Road Northwest
16
Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
17
Enter roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peacock Hill Road Northwest
18
Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Peacock Hill Road Northwest
19
Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
20
Arrive at destination
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 16
Merge onto WA 16
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
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 Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Harborview Drive
Enter roundabout onto Harborview Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Peacock Hill Avenue
Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.45 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Canterwood, WA
Late night in Canterwood on Sunday
Local time
3:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
25m 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 route features a mixed drive, with 57% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along WA 16, providing a taste of faster travel. As you transition from WA 16 to Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest and then Peacock Hill Road Northwest, expect the road to become more local and potentially slower. This blend means you get a bit of highway efficiency before navigating more community-focused roads.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on WA 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (WA 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Tacoma, WA and Canterwood, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Bremerton
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Wollochet Drive Northwest
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
City Center
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on WA 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 Canterwood, 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (WA 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 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 Canterwood, 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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