How far is Bainbridge Island, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Bainbridge Island, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge Island and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island and Tacoma.
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Start on Madison Avenue North
1.1 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High School Road Northeast
4 m · 1 sec · High School Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto High School Road Northeast
1321 ft · 52 sec · High School Road Northeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 305
5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 305
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305
1809 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 305
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 305
25 m · 1 sec · State Highway 305
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 305
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
2762 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
1173 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
1982 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge Island and Tacoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 16
Continue on State Highway 16
26.1 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bainbridge Island and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge Island to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Navy Yard City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Bainbridge Island and 31.6 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bainbridge Island and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Navy Yard City
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 Navy Yard City.
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Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge Island and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.91 km).
#1 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.97 | $23.95 |
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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