How far is Poulsbo, WA from Annapolis, WA?
The driving distance from Poulsbo, WA to Annapolis, WA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poulsbo and Annapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poulsbo and Annapolis.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Jensen Way Northeast
3162 ft · 2 min · Jensen Way Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast
1651 ft · 58 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way
1043 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Lindvig Way
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Continue on Northwest Finn Hill Road
3144 ft · 2 min · Northwest Finn Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
1583 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest
15.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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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
3112 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 16
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Take the exit slight left toward WA 166 East: Port Orchard
987 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Southwest Bay Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwest Bay Street
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Continue on Bay Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bay Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street
39 m · 2 sec · Bay Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street
1 km · 1 min · Bay Street
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Turn right onto Tracy Avenue North
40 m · 8 sec · Tracy Avenue North
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Turn right onto Lawrence Street
147 m · 21 sec · Lawrence Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poulsbo and Annapolis.
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 Highway 3 Northwest
Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest
15.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Poulsbo and Mostly Cloudy near Annapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poulsbo to Annapolis?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Poulsbo and 12.2 miles from Annapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Poulsbo and Mostly Cloudy near Annapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Silverdale
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 Silverdale.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Edmonds station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poulsbo and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).
#1 Poulsbo
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,211 |
| Coordinates | 47.7359300, -122.6465400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Annapolis
Annapolis is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5476000, -122.6206900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Annapolis (-122.62069, 47.5476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
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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