How far is East Port Orchard, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from East Port Orchard, WA to Auburn, WA is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
39.35 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.78 mi
38.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.78 mi
Kilometers
38.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.35 mi
Kilometers
63.33 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM PDT
Return by in East Port Orchard
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Port Orchard
2026-04-19T03:10
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Port Orchard
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
University Place
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From East Port Orchard
19.6 mi
00h 24m
To Auburn
19.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Port Orchard and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Port Orchard and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Place Southeast

    25 m · 7 sec · McKinley Place Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast

    113 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast

    1177 ft · 35 sec · Hoover Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue

    1391 ft · 41 sec · Southeast Lund Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1606 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 28 min

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest

    1705 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest

    1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Port Orchard and Auburn.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 East
23.6 mi · 60%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 22%
State Route 18
3.25 mi · 8%
Bethel Road Southeast
1.01 mi · 3%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
0.86 mi · 2%
C Street Southwest
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 East

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Place
00h 24m from East Port Orchard
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving East Port Orchard and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Port Orchard to Auburn?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

University Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from East Port Orchard and 19.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Port Orchard and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near University Place

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 University Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 5.4 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
City of Puyallup
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Puyallup

Puyallup , WA
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Rating 3.3/5 23 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Place.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

10 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tukwila station

34 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

44 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Port Orchard and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 23.78 mi (38.27 km).

East Port Orchard

#1 East Port Orchard

Census designated place

Population5,919
Coordinates47.5234300, -122.6243000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinley Place Southeast (-122.6243, 47.523351)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $5.77 $8.02 $16.04
Diesel $5.47 $7.60 $15.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Port Orchard and Auburn. The current time is 03:10:36.

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.