How far is Canterwood, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Canterwood, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterwood and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterwood and Tacoma.
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Start on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
2039 ft · 41 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest
30 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
42 m · 3 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
2972 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue
2949 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Harborview Drive
1309 ft · 26 sec · North Harborview Drive
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Continue on Austin Street
613 ft · 20 sec · Austin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harborview Drive
2390 ft · 53 sec · Harborview Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stinson Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
1003 ft · 31 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stinson Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
3220 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Way
777 ft · 19 sec · Pioneer Way
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
1173 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
1982 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Canterwood 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.
Pioneer Way
Merge slight left
9.14 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Canterwood and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canterwood to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
University Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Canterwood and 10.3 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canterwood and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near University Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Place.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterwood and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 10.84 mi (17.44 km).
#1 Canterwood
Located in Pierce County, Washington, at an elevation of approximately 344 feet, this census-designated place is situated on the Kitsap Peninsula just north of Gig Harbor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3751000, -122.5893000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $5.44 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
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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