How far is Poulsbo, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Poulsbo, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poulsbo and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poulsbo and Tacoma.
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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
26.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
1173 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
1982 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poulsbo and Tacoma.
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
26.1 mi · 00h 33m
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 Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poulsbo to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 24 miles from Poulsbo and 25.6 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Poulsbo and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
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 Poulsbo and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).
#1 Poulsbo
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,211 |
| Coordinates | 47.7359300, -122.6465400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
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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