How far is Port Angeles, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Port Angeles, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.9 mi
02h 39m
Flight
64.14 mi
103.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.14 mi
Kilometers
103.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.9 mi
Kilometers
139.86 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Wed, May 6, 12:34 PM PDT
Return by in Port Angeles
Wed, May 6, 3:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Angeles
2026-05-06T09:55
Arrive Kirkland
Wed, May 6, 12:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Angeles
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
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Port Angeles
57 mi
01h 19m
To Kirkland
30 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles and Kirkland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    46 m · 12 sec · North Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    36.6 mi · 55 min · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104

    700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104

    31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  10. 10

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  14. 14

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 16

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry

    1711 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Sedgwick Road

    71 m · 6 sec · Southwest Sedgwick Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  22. 22

    Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  24. 24

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Bellevue Way

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    50 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bellevue Way Northeast

    703 ft · 21 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

  31. 31

    Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  32. 32

    Continue on Lake Street South

    1 km · 2 min · Lake Street South

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Way

    95 m · 20 sec · Central Way

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1854 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1st Street
45.3 mi · 52%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 27%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.32 mi · 8%
WA 520
5.8 mi · 7%
State Route 104
5.21 mi · 6%
I 5 North
4.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East 1st Street

Turn left onto East 1st Street

36.6 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
01h 19m from Port Angeles
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Angeles and Sunny near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Angeles to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Poulsbo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Port Angeles and 30 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.07 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Angeles and Sunny near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Poulsbo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poulsbo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

21 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

42 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Angeles and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.23 km).

Port Angeles

#1 Port Angeles

City in Clallam County, Washington

Population20,381
Coordinates48.1181500, -123.4307400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.43102, 48.118256)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $16.07
Round trip
$32.13
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.07 $32.13
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.09 $34.18
Premium $5.77 $17.72 $35.43
Diesel $5.47 $16.78 $33.57

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Angeles and Kirkland. The current time is 09:55:33.

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.