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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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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
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
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
2458 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1666 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Leary Way
2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way
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Turn right onto Redmond Way
96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way
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Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fircrest.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poulsbo and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.89 km).
#1 Poulsbo
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,211 |
| Coordinates | 47.7359300, -122.6465400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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