How far is Belfair, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Belfair, WA to Kent, WA is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 01h 03m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfair and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfair and Kent.
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Start on Northeast State Route 3
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3
37 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3
1283 ft · 20 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Continue on State Highway 3 Southwest
3078 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road
48 m · 2 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest
1885 ft · 41 sec · Glenwood Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Lider Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Lider Road
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Continue on Southeast Lider Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Lider Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
1526 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
988 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
1449 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Willis Street
1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfair and Kent.
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 East
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belfair and Light Rain Likely near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belfair to Kent?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Ruston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Belfair and 27.8 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Belfair and Light Rain Likely near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Ruston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Park
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Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ruston.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfair and Kent. Straight-line distance: 28.12 mi (45.25 km).
#1 Belfair
Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4506500, -122.8273700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
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 15, 2026
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