How far is Kent, WA from Suquamish, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Suquamish, WA is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
71.67 mi
01h 40m
Flight
28.37 mi
45.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.67 mi
Kilometers
115.34 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suquamish
Fri, Apr 17, 9:04 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Fri, Apr 17, 10:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-17T19:24
Arrive Suquamish
Fri, Apr 17, 9:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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

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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Kent
35.8 mi
00h 50m
To Suquamish
35.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Suquamish.

  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

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    15.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    3144 ft · 1 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bond Road Northeast

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Bond Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast Gunderson Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northeast Gunderson Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Bay Road Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Miller Bay Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Augusta Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Augusta Avenue Northeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 41%
State Highway 3 Northwest
15.8 mi · 22%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 13%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 6%
Bond Road Northeast
2.43 mi · 3%
Northeast Gunderson Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
00h 50m from Kent
Leave By
3:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kent and Partly Sunny near Suquamish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Suquamish?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Kent and 35.9 miles from Suquamish.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 3:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kent and Partly Sunny near Suquamish.

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

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 East Port Orchard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 14.6 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 Hall Park
Scenic stop 13 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Tacoma Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Tacoma Municipal Court

Tacoma , WA
930 Tacoma Ave S #841, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 2.1/5 48 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

30 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Suquamish. Straight-line distance: 28.37 mi (45.66 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Suquamish

#2 Suquamish

Census designated place

Population4,140
Coordinates47.7312100, -122.5523600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Suquamish (-122.55236, 47.73121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.48
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.24 $26.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $5.77 $14.60 $29.20
Diesel $5.47 $13.83 $27.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Suquamish. The current time is 19:24:35.

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.