How far is Auburn, WA from Pacific, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Pacific, WA is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Pacific.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Pacific.
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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
779 ft · 11 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup
970 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ellingson Road
1966 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Ellingson Road
2500 ft · 58 sec · Ellingson Road
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Boulevard North
2632 ft · 1 min · Milwaukee Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
9 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Pacific.
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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1.73 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Pacific.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Pacific?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Algona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Auburn and 2.3 miles from Pacific.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Pacific.
Stop Ideas Near Algona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algona.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Pacific. Straight-line distance: 3.13 mi (5.03 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 Pacific
Human settlement in Washington, United States of America
| Population | 7,168 |
| Coordinates | 47.2645500, -122.2501200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pacific (-122.25012, 47.26455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
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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