How far is Auburn, WA from Bremerton, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Bremerton, WA is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.36 mi
01h 04m
Flight
26.07 mi
41.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.07 mi
Kilometers
41.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.36 mi
Kilometers
73 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremerton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-16T14:44
Arrive Bremerton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Auburn
22.7 mi
00h 32m
To Bremerton
22.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Bremerton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Bremerton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto C Street Southwest

    879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

    1931 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Charleston Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Charleston Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North Callow Avenue

    1334 ft · 52 sec · North Callow Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Bremerton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.2 mi · 64%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 21%
State Route 18
2.66 mi · 6%
Charleston Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3%
6th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
I 5
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 32m from Auburn
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Bremerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Bremerton?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Auburn and 22.7 miles from Bremerton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Bremerton.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Gig Harbor
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Bremerton. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.95 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Bremerton

#2 Bremerton

A city in Kitsap County, Washington.

Population42,322
Coordinates47.5673200, -122.6326400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Bremerton (-122.63264, 47.56732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.75
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.37 $16.75
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.91 $17.81
Premium $5.77 $9.23 $18.47
Diesel $5.47 $8.75 $17.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Bremerton. The current time is 14:44:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.