How far is Longbranch, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Longbranch, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longbranch and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longbranch and Tacoma.
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Start on Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
3.7 mi · 6 min · Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
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Continue on Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
9 mi · 16 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Goldman Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
145 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 16 East
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
1173 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
1982 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longbranch and Tacoma.
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.
WA 16 East
Merge slight right
12.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Longbranch and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longbranch to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Longbranch and 18.8 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Longbranch and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
City of Tacoma
Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longbranch and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 14.98 mi (24.1 km).
#1 Longbranch
Situated on the southern end of the Key Peninsula in Pierce County, this unincorporated community lies along the shores of Puget Sound at an elevation of roughly 30 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2089800, -122.7568000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.44 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
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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