How far is Port Orchard, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Port Orchard, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 16m.
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.
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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 Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Orchard and Kirkland.
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Start on Sidney Avenue
149 m · 17 sec · Sidney Avenue
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Turn right onto Bay Street
2510 ft · 1 min · Bay Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bethel Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Bethel Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Bethel Avenue
2677 ft · 1 min · Bethel Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mile Hill Drive
58 m · 5 sec · Mile Hill Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Mile Hill Drive
60 m · 5 sec · Mile Hill Drive
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Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
2189 ft · 58 sec · Southeast Mile Hill Drive
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Continue on Mile Hill Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Mile Hill Drive
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Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Mile Hill Drive
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Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Bellevue Way
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
50 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Bellevue Way Northeast
703 ft · 21 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Lake Street South
1 km · 2 min · Lake Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Way
95 m · 20 sec · Central Way
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1854 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Orchard and Kirkland.
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 520
Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
5.8 mi · 00h 08m
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 Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Orchard to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Port Orchard and 51.6 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Port Orchard and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Orchard and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 22.17 mi (35.68 km).
#1 Port Orchard
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 14,718 |
| Coordinates | 47.5403700, -122.6362500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.18 | $26.35 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
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