How far is Port Angeles, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Port Angeles, WA to Seattle, WA is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Angeles and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles and Seattle.
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Start on the route
65 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street
46 m · 12 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
36.6 mi · 55 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit right
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
617 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry
1711 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Sedgwick Road
71 m · 6 sec · Southwest Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street
1359 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Angeles and Seattle.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Port Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Angeles to Seattle?
The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Port Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Port Angeles and 86.2 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Port Ludlow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Ludlow.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Stanwood station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Angeles and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 62.01 mi (99.79 km).
#1 Port Angeles
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 20,381 |
| Coordinates | 48.1181500, -123.4307400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $5.23 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.06 | $54.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
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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