How far is Auburn, WA from Bainbridge Island, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Bainbridge Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Bainbridge Island.
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Start on East Main Street
1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto C Street Southwest
879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West
1805 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
15.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305
1800 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 305
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
3269 ft · 2 min · Madison Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Madison Avenue North
25 m · 5 sec · Madison Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Madison Avenue North
1.1 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Bainbridge Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Bainbridge Island?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Auburn and 36 miles from Bainbridge Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Bainbridge Island. Straight-line distance: 25.93 mi (41.73 km).
#1 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge Island (-122.52124, 47.62621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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