How far is Poulsbo, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Poulsbo, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poulsbo and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poulsbo and Kirkland.
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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
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry
1711 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Sedgwick Road
71 m · 6 sec · Southwest Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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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 Poulsbo 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 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 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Poulsbo and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poulsbo to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Parkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Poulsbo and 60 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Poulsbo and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Parkwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
SeaTac City Hall
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkwood.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poulsbo and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 20.7 mi (33.31 km).
#1 Poulsbo
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,211 |
| Coordinates | 47.7359300, -122.6465400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $17.89 | $35.78 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
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 · May 17, 2026
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