How far is Bainbridge Island, WA from Annapolis, WA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge Island, WA to Annapolis, WA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
37.22 mi
00h 59m
Flight
7.14 mi
11.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.14 mi
Kilometers
11.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
37.22 mi
Kilometers
59.9 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM PDT
Return by in Bainbridge Island
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge Island
2026-04-19T06:09
Arrive Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge Island
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
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Bainbridge Island
18.6 mi
00h 29m
To Annapolis
18.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge Island and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Avenue North

    1.1 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue North

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High School Road Northeast

    4 m · 1 sec · High School Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto High School Road Northeast

    1321 ft · 52 sec · High School Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 305

    5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 305

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305

    1809 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 305

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 305

    25 m · 1 sec · State Highway 305

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 305

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    2762 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  14. 14

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 16

    3112 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward WA 166 East: Port Orchard

    987 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Bay Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwest Bay Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bay Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bay Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Bay Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street

    1 km · 1 min · Bay Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tracy Avenue North

    40 m · 8 sec · Tracy Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lawrence Street

    147 m · 21 sec · Lawrence Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge Island and Annapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi · 43%
State Highway 305
9.13 mi · 25%
State Highway 305 Northeast
3.43 mi · 9%
Southwest Bay Street
2.15 mi · 6%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 6%
Bay Street
1.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 3 Northwest

Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

16.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
00h 29m from Bainbridge Island
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bainbridge Island and Mostly Cloudy near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge Island to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Poulsbo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Bainbridge Island and 18.6 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bainbridge Island and Mostly Cloudy near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Poulsbo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poulsbo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poulsbo.

RAIL

Edmonds station

21 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

42 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge Island and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 km).

Bainbridge Island

#1 Bainbridge Island

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Population25,358
Coordinates47.6262100, -122.5212400
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 Annapolis

Annapolis is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.5476000, -122.6206900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Bainbridge Island (-122.52124, 47.62621)
End: Annapolis (-122.62069, 47.5476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.71
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.86 $13.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.29 $14.59
Premium $5.77 $7.56 $15.12
Diesel $5.47 $7.16 $14.32

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 Bainbridge Island and Annapolis. The current time is 06:09:31.

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.