How far is Auburn, WA from Port Townsend, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Port Townsend, WA is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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 Port Townsend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Port Townsend.
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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
23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge
617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Continue on State Route 104
794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Beaver Valley Road
12 m · 1 sec · Beaver Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Valley Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Continue on Rhody Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Rhody Drive
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Continue on Airport Cutoff Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Airport Cutoff Road
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Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20
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Continue on West Sims Way
2193 ft · 46 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
30 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1436 ft · 41 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kearney Street
54 m · 3 sec · Kearney Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Kearney Street
978 ft · 29 sec · Kearney Street
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Turn right onto Lawrence Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Street
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Turn right onto Tyler Street
44 m · 4 sec · Tyler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tyler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Port Townsend.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Port Townsend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Port Townsend?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Tracyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Auburn and 46 miles from Port Townsend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Port Townsend.
Stop Ideas Near Tracyton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tracyton.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Edmonds station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Port Townsend. Straight-line distance: 61.17 mi (98.44 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 Port Townsend
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 48.1170400, -122.7604500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Townsend (-122.76045, 48.11704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $16.95 | $33.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $18.04 | $36.07 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.71 | $35.43 |
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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