How far is Kent, WA from Browns Point, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Browns Point, WA is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Browns Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Browns Point.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Willis Street
1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street
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Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn
1623 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 18
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Continue on South 348th Street
1060 ft · 28 sec · South 348th Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2904 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 356th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 356th Street
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Continue on Southwest 356th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 356th Street
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Continue on 29th Street Northeast
952 ft · 34 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Norpoint Way Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Norpoint Way Northeast
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Turn straight
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Marine View Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Marine View Drive
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Continue on East Side Drive Northeast
764 ft · 19 sec · East Side Drive Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
1746 ft · 59 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Browns Point.
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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 00h 06m
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 Kent and Light Rain near Browns Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Browns Point?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Kent and 8.5 miles from Browns Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:30 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kent and Light Rain near Browns Point.
Stop Ideas Near Federal Way
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Browns Point. Straight-line distance: 11.15 mi (17.95 km).
#1 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Browns Point (-122.44124, 47.30038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.27 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $5.53 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $7.12 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
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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