How far is Kent, WA from Port Orchard, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Port Orchard, WA is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.81 mi
01h 01m
Flight
21.75 mi
35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.75 mi
Kilometers
35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.81 mi
Kilometers
72.11 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Orchard
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T08:59
Arrive Port Orchard
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fircrest
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Kent
22.4 mi
00h 30m
To Port Orchard
22.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Port Orchard.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Willis Street

    1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn

    1623 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Orchard City Center, Old Clifton Road, Tremont Street

    1341 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tremont Street West

    863 ft · 20 sec · Tremont Street West

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tremont Street West

    44 m · 3 sec · Tremont Street West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Tremont Street West

    1387 ft · 28 sec · Tremont Street West

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tremont Street West

    41 m · 3 sec · Tremont Street West

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Tremont Street West

    2369 ft · 1 min · Tremont Street West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sidney Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sidney Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sidney Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
24.6 mi · 55%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 21%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 10%
State Route 18
1.53 mi · 3%
Sidney Avenue
1.14 mi · 3%
WA 18 West
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fircrest
00h 30m from Kent
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Port Orchard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Port Orchard?

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Fircrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Kent and 22.4 miles from Port Orchard.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 4:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fircrest

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 Fircrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Fircrest
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fircrest.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

7 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

32 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

35 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

42 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Port Orchard. Straight-line distance: 21.75 mi (35 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Port Orchard

#2 Port Orchard

City in Washington, United States

Population14,718
Coordinates47.5403700, -122.6362500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Port Orchard (-122.63625, 47.54037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $8.27
Round trip
$16.54
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.27 $16.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.80 $17.59
Premium $5.77 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.47 $8.64 $17.28

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 Kent and Port Orchard. The current time is 08:59:37.

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.