How far is Browns Point, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Browns Point, WA to Seattle, WA is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.52 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.74 mi
34.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Tue, Nov 10, 10:55 AM PST
Return by in Browns Point
Tue, Nov 10, 11:39 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Browns Point
2026-11-10T10:11
Arrive Seattle
Tue, Nov 10, 10:55 AM PST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Browns Point
10:00 PM PST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Des Moines
WA

City in Washington

From Browns Point
15.3 mi
00h 22m
To Seattle
15.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM PST
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM PST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Browns Point and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

    1534 ft · 52 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

    50 m · 6 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Side Drive Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Side Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Dash Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Dash Point Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 47th Avenue Southwest

    6 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue Southwest

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 47th Avenue Southwest

    2328 ft · 1 min · 47th Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest 320th Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest 320th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South 320th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    555 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
21.8 mi · 71%
Southwest 320th Street
2.83 mi · 9%
East Side Drive Northeast
1.84 mi · 6%
South 320th Street
1.79 mi · 6%
Southwest Dash Point Road
1.24 mi · 4%
47th Avenue Southwest
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

21 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Moines
00h 22m from Browns Point
Leave By
7:02 PM PST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Browns Point and Light Rain near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Browns Point to Seattle?

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Browns Point and 15.2 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Browns Point and Light Rain near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Des Moines

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 Des Moines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 12.7 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.7 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
City of Covington
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

19 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

22 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Browns Point and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Browns Point

Located on a headland overlooking Commencement Bay north of Tacoma in Pierce County, this coastal community sits at an approximate elevation of 115 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.3003800, -122.4412400
Altitude35
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: Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast (-122.441173, 47.300256)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $5.42
Round trip
$10.85
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.02 $5.42 $10.85
Mid-grade $5.27 $5.69 $11.39
Premium $5.53 $5.97 $11.95
Diesel $7.12 $7.69 $15.38

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Browns Point and Seattle. The current time is 10:11:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.