How far is Bremerton, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Bremerton, WA to Seattle, WA is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.1 mi
01h 13m
Flight
14.26 mi
22.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.26 mi
Kilometers
22.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.1 mi
Kilometers
104.77 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM PDT
Return by in Bremerton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremerton
2026-04-22T18:14
Arrive Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremerton
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
Tacoma
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From Bremerton
32.6 mi
00h 36m
To Seattle
32.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bremerton and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremerton and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Callow Avenue

    1334 ft · 48 sec · North Callow Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Charleston Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Charleston Boulevard

    2804 ft · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton

    2532 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    31.9 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremerton and Seattle.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32.3 mi · 50%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 42%
State Highway 3 West
1.79 mi · 3%
Charleston Boulevard
1.29 mi · 2%
6th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
WA 3 South
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

31.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tacoma
00h 36m from Bremerton
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bremerton and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremerton to Seattle?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Bremerton and 32.5 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bremerton and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Tacoma

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 Tacoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 1.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Tacoma
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

2 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

28 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremerton and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 14.26 mi (22.95 km).

Bremerton

#1 Bremerton

A city in Kitsap County, Washington.

Population42,322
Coordinates47.5673200, -122.6326400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-122.63264, 47.567326)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.07
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.04 $24.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.80 $25.61
Premium $5.77 $13.27 $26.55
Diesel $5.47 $12.57 $25.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremerton and Seattle. The current time is 18:14:14.

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.