How far is Birch Bay, WA from Tacoma, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Birch Bay and Tacoma is 115.87 miles (186.48 km).
Flight distance from Birch Bay, WA to Tacoma, WA is 115.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Birch Bay to Tacoma with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Birch Bay, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 143.11 miles (230.31 km) by car.
Driving from Birch Bay to Tacoma will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Birch Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 8413 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°55'4"N 122°44'41"W |
| Latitude | 48.9178900 |
| Longitude | -122.7446200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.
| Population | 219945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 47.2528800 |
| Longitude | -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tacoma: South 11th Street (-122.444267,47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time Between Birch Bay and Tacoma
The distance between Birch Bay and Tacoma is 230 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Birch Bay and Tacoma. The current time is 08:58:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.12 liters (5.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Birch Bay and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Birch Bay to Tacoma is $23.94 (diesel $27.61).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $23.94 | $25.33 | $26.31 | $27.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Birch Bay and Tacoma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
