How far is Port Townsend, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Port Townsend, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 15m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Townsend and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Townsend and Kirkland.
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Start on Tyler Street
730 ft · 20 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
846 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Quincy Street
583 ft · 18 sec · Quincy Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1836 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Dock
29 m · 3 sec · Ferry Dock
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Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Dock
147 m · 10 sec · Ferry Dock
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Port Townsend Slip 2
48 m · 3 sec · Port Townsend Slip 2
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Continue on Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
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Continue on State Route 20
73 m · 8 sec · State Route 20
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Engle Road
158 m · 18 sec · South Engle Road
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Continue on State Route 20
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 20
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Turn right onto State Route 525
22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525
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Continue on 2
125 m · 9 sec · 2
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Turn right onto Ferry Dock
61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock
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Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
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Continue straight
2190 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard
1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 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 Townsend 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.
State Route 525
Turn right onto State Route 525
22 mi · 00h 33m
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 Townsend and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Townsend to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Langley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Port Townsend and 31.8 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Townsend and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Langley
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 Langley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Townsend and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 39.48 mi (63.54 km).
#1 Port Townsend
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 48.1170400, -122.7604500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
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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