How far is Poulsbo, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from Poulsbo, WA to Redmond, WA is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.78 mi
01h 43m
Flight
24.79 mi
39.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.79 mi
Kilometers
39.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.78 mi
Kilometers
144.48 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM PDT
Return by in Poulsbo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poulsbo
2026-04-22T19:57
Arrive Redmond
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poulsbo
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fircrest
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Poulsbo
44.4 mi
00h 51m
To Redmond
45.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Poulsbo and Redmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poulsbo and Redmond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jensen Way Northeast

    3162 ft · 2 min · Jensen Way Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast

    1651 ft · 58 sec · Front Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way

    1043 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Lindvig Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Finn Hill Road

    3144 ft · 2 min · Northwest Finn Hill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    1583 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    15.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond

    2458 ft · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond

    138 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Leary Way

    2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poulsbo and Redmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 31%
I 5 North
21 mi · 23%
State Highway 3 Northwest
15.4 mi · 17%
I 405 North
14.2 mi · 16%
124th Avenue Northeast
4.64 mi · 5%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Continue on State Highway 16

26.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fircrest
00h 51m from Poulsbo
Leave By
3:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Poulsbo and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poulsbo to Redmond?

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Fircrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Poulsbo and 45.4 miles from Redmond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 3:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Poulsbo and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.

Stop Ideas Near Fircrest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fircrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 3.2 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Fircrest
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fircrest.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

7 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

32 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

35 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

42 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poulsbo and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.89 km).

Poulsbo

#1 Poulsbo

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Population11,211
Coordinates47.7359300, -122.6465400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.646538, 47.735963)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.65 $35.29
Premium $5.77 $18.29 $36.59
Diesel $5.47 $17.33 $34.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Poulsbo and Redmond. The current time is 19:57:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.