How far is Forks, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Forks, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forks and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forks and Kirkland.
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Start on South Forks Avenue
55.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South Forks Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Lauridsen Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Lauridsen Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Race Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Race Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
35.9 mi · 54 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit right
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
617 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 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
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry
1711 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Sedgwick Road
71 m · 6 sec · Southwest Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Bellevue Way
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
50 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Bellevue Way Northeast
703 ft · 21 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Lake Street South
1 km · 2 min · Lake Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Way
95 m · 20 sec · Central Way
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1854 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forks and Kirkland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Forks Avenue
Start on South Forks Avenue
55.4 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Forks and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forks to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Forks and 59.5 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.69 one way or $53.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forks and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Port Townsend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Townsend.
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Skagit Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forks and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 102.69 mi (165.26 km).
#1 Forks
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 3,914 |
| Coordinates | 47.9503600, -124.3854900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $5.23 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.88 | $55.76 |
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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