How far is Port Orchard, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Port Orchard, WA to Auburn, WA is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Orchard and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Orchard and Auburn.
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Start on Sidney Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sidney Avenue
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
2368 ft · 58 sec · Tremont Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tremont Street West
43 m · 3 sec · Tremont Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Tremont Street West
1424 ft · 29 sec · Tremont Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tremont Street West
42 m · 3 sec · Tremont Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Tremont Street West
1116 ft · 27 sec · Tremont Street West
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Continue on Southwest Old Clifton Road
125 m · 16 sec · Southwest Old Clifton Road
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
2390 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 30 min
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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
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest
1705 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest
1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Orchard and Auburn.
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 left
23.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Port Orchard and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Orchard to Auburn?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Ruston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Port Orchard and 20.3 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Port Orchard and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Ruston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ruston.
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 Orchard and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).
#1 Port Orchard
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 14,718 |
| Coordinates | 47.5403700, -122.6362500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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