How far is Port Townsend, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Port Townsend, WA to Seattle, WA is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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 02h 08m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Townsend and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Townsend and Seattle.
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Start on Tyler Street
44 m · 10 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kearney Street
975 ft · 27 sec · Kearney Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Sims Way
4 m · 1 sec · East Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
35 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1425 ft · 40 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
2199 ft · 48 sec · West Sims Way
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Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Airport Cutoff Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Airport Cutoff Road
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Continue on Rhody Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Rhody Drive
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Continue on Beaver Valley Road
9.1 mi · 14 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 Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend to Seattle?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Port Townsend and 55.7 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 2:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.57 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Townsend and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Townsend and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 40.49 mi (65.17 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 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $20.57 | $41.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $22.68 | $45.36 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $21.49 | $42.97 |
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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