How far is Kirkland, WA from Bremerton, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Bremerton, WA is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
73.25 mi
01h 39m
Flight
21.26 mi
34.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.26 mi
Kilometers
34.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.25 mi
Kilometers
117.88 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremerton
Mon, Apr 13, 12:16 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Mon, Apr 13, 1:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-12T22:37
Arrive Bremerton
Mon, Apr 13, 12:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
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 Kirkland
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
Fife
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Kirkland
36.6 mi
00h 49m
To Bremerton
36.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Bremerton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Bremerton.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street

    2498 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    3005 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

    1931 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Charleston Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Charleston Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North Callow Avenue

    1334 ft · 52 sec · North Callow Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Bremerton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.2 mi · 40%
I 5 South
21.9 mi · 30%
I 405 South
18.1 mi · 25%
Charleston Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2%
6th Street
1.05 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fife
00h 49m from Kirkland
Leave By
3:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Bremerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Bremerton?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Kirkland and 36.7 miles from Bremerton.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Bremerton.

Stop Ideas Near Fife

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 Fife 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
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.6 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
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

5 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

26 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

40 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

42 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Bremerton. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.21 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Bremerton

#2 Bremerton

A city in Kitsap County, Washington.

Population42,322
Coordinates47.5673200, -122.6326400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Bremerton (-122.63264, 47.56732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.36 $28.73
Premium $5.77 $14.89 $29.78
Diesel $5.47 $14.10 $28.21

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Bremerton. The current time is 22:37:14.

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.