How far is Auburn, WA from Silverdale, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Silverdale, WA is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
50.51 mi
01h 08m
Flight
31.89 mi
51.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.51 mi
Kilometers
81.28 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silverdale
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-19T08:59
Arrive Silverdale
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
25.2 mi
00h 34m
To Silverdale
25.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Newberry Hill Road

    1829 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road

    858 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silverdale Way Northwest

    43 m · 2 sec · Silverdale Way Northwest

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Silverdale Way Northwest

    2719 ft · 1 min · Silverdale Way Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest Byron Street

    1106 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Byron Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Byron Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 58%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 19%
State Highway 3 Northwest
6.58 mi · 13%
State Route 18
2.66 mi · 5%
I 5
0.56 mi · 1%
Silverdale Way Northwest
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 34m from Auburn
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Silverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 25.2 miles from Auburn and 25.3 miles from Silverdale.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Silverdale.

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 9.9 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 14.1 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 13.3 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Gig Harbor
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Tacoma Municipal Court

Tacoma , WA
930 Tacoma Ave S #841, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 2.1/5 48 reviews City courthouse

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 Silverdale. Straight-line distance: 31.89 mi (51.33 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

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

#2 Silverdale

Census designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, USA

Population19,204
Coordinates47.6445400, -122.6948700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Silverdale (-122.69487, 47.64454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.91 $19.82
Premium $5.77 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.47 $9.73 $19.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Silverdale. The current time is 08:59:45.

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.