How far is Redmond, WA from Poulsbo, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Poulsbo, WA is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
89.17 mi
01h 58m
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
89.17 mi
Kilometers
143.51 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poulsbo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Poulsbo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
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 Redmond
44.6 mi
00h 59m
To Poulsbo
44.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street

    614 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Leary Way

    1830 ft · 58 sec · Leary Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street

    2259 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle

    1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    15.3 mi · 19 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Finn Hill Road

    1793 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest Finn Hill Road

    2563 ft · 1 min · Northwest Finn Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way

    1043 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Lindvig Way

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    1651 ft · 1 min · Front Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jensen Way Northeast

    3162 ft · 2 min · Jensen Way Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 33%
I 5 South
21.9 mi · 25%
State Highway 3 Northwest
15.3 mi · 17%
I 405 South
15.1 mi · 17%
WA 520 West
4.54 mi · 5%
Jensen Way Northeast
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fircrest
00h 59m from Redmond
Leave By
2:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Poulsbo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 44.6 miles from Redmond and 44.6 miles from Poulsbo.

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 64.4 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 2:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Poulsbo.

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 2.9 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 13.3 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 13.7 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 Redmond and Poulsbo. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.89 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Poulsbo

#2 Poulsbo

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Population11,211
Coordinates47.7359300, -122.6465400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Poulsbo (-122.64654, 47.73593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
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 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.97
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.48 $32.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.54 $35.07
Premium $5.77 $18.18 $36.36
Diesel $5.47 $17.22 $34.44

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 Redmond and Poulsbo. The current time is 00:37:29.

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.