How far is Port Ludlow, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Port Ludlow, WA to Seattle, WA is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 01h 45m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Ludlow and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Ludlow and Seattle.
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Start on Marina View Drive
87 m · 16 sec · Marina View Drive
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Turn left onto Oak Bay Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
64 m · 3 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
26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
31.9 mi · 40 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 Ludlow and Seattle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Keep slight right
31.9 mi · 00h 40m
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 Ludlow 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 Ludlow to Seattle?
The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 48.1 miles from Port Ludlow and 46.1 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 3:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Ludlow and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Ludlow and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 km).
#1 Port Ludlow
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 2,603 |
| Coordinates | 47.9253700, -122.6834900 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $17.43 | $34.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $19.22 | $38.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $18.21 | $36.41 |
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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