How far is Browns Point, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Browns Point, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Browns Point and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Browns Point and Tacoma.
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Start on Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
1746 ft · 59 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
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Turn straight onto East Side Drive Northeast
764 ft · 19 sec · East Side Drive Northeast
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Continue on Marine View Drive
9 mi · 15 min · Marine View Drive
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Continue on South 21st Street
1494 ft · 57 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · Tacoma Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Browns Point and Tacoma.
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.
Marine View Drive
Continue on Marine View Drive
9.04 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Browns Point and Light Rain near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Browns Point to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Browns Point and 5.2 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:50 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Browns Point and Light Rain near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Fife
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Browns Point and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 3.29 mi (5.29 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3003800, -122.4412400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $5.02 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.27 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $5.53 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| Diesel | $7.12 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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