How far is Enetai, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Enetai, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enetai and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enetai and Tacoma.
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Start on Northeast Enetai Beach Road
2734 ft · 2 min · Northeast Enetai Beach Road
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Continue on Jacobson Boulevard
1399 ft · 1 min · Jacobson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Alder Street
1240 ft · 60 sec · Northeast Alder Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trenton Avenue Northeast
2374 ft · 51 sec · Trenton Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto East 11th Street
1826 ft · 38 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Pitt Avenue
55 m · 9 sec · Pitt Avenue
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Turn left onto Harkins Street
75 m · 5 sec · Harkins Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Manette Bridge
31 m · 2 sec · Manette Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto Manette Bridge
1743 ft · 38 sec · Manette Bridge
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto North Callow Avenue
2665 ft · 1 min · North Callow Avenue
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Continue on Charleston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward Charleston Boulevard
2804 ft · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton
2532 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16
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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 Enetai and Tacoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 16
Continue on State Highway 16
26.1 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Enetai 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 Enetai to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Enetai and 19.4 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Enetai and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enetai and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 24.05 mi (38.7 km).
#1 Enetai
Situated on the Manette Peninsula in Kitsap County, this unincorporated community lies along the Port Washington Narrows at an elevation around 98 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5848200, -122.5987500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
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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