How far is Bremerton, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Bremerton, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
162.77 mi
02h 43m
Flight
133.26 mi
214.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.26 mi
Kilometers
214.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.77 mi
Kilometers
261.96 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 AM PDT
Return by in Bremerton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremerton
2026-04-17T00:55
Arrive Vancouver
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Bremerton
81.3 mi
01h 21m
To Vancouver
81.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE
Destination
60°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    687 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street

    1304 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
131 mi · 80%
State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 3 West
1.79 mi · 1%
Charleston Boulevard
1.29 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
WA 3 South
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight right

124 mi · 02h 20m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 21m from Bremerton
Leave By
1:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bremerton and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Bremerton and 81.5 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.04 one way or $60.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bremerton and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords Prairie, 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 Fords Prairie.

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremerton and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 133.26 mi (214.46 km).

Bremerton

#1 Bremerton

A city in Kitsap County, Washington.

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

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-122.63264, 47.567326)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $30.04
Round trip
$60.07
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.04 $60.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.95 $63.91
Premium $5.77 $33.13 $66.25
Diesel $5.47 $31.38 $62.76

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremerton and Vancouver. The current time is 00:55:46.

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.