How far is Rocky Point, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Rocky Point, WA to Seattle, WA is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.93 mi
01h 16m
Flight
15.7 mi
25.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.7 mi
Kilometers
25.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.93 mi
Kilometers
106.11 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM PDT
Return by in Rocky Point
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Point
2026-10-15T14:23
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocky Point
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
Parkwood
WA

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

From Rocky Point
15.7 mi
00h 38m
To Seattle
50.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Point and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Point and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on Rocky Point Road Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rocky Point Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Marine Drive

    1620 ft · 46 sec · Marine Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Adele Avenue

    1327 ft · 27 sec · Adele Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Marion Avenue

    2421 ft · 51 sec · North Marion Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Arsenal Way

    142 m · 12 sec · Arsenal Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Loxie Eagans Boulevard

    2857 ft · 59 sec · West Loxie Eagans Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward WA 3 South: Tacoma, Shelton

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    1973 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 3 Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  10. 10

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 16

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry

    1711 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Sedgwick Road

    71 m · 6 sec · Southwest Sedgwick Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  18. 18

    Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Point and Seattle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.32 mi · 11%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 7%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 16
3.53 mi · 5%
I 5 North
2.55 mi · 4%
West Seattle Bridge
2.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Sedgwick Road

Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

7.29 mi · 00h 14m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkwood
00h 38m from Rocky Point
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rocky Point and Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rocky Point to Seattle?

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 15.7 miles from Rocky Point and 50.3 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Point and Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Parkwood

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 Parkwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
SeaTac City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

SeaTac City Hall

SeaTac , WA
4800 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews City government office
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

21 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

22 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

35 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Point and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 15.7 mi (25.27 km).

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#1 Rocky Point

Situated on the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of approximately 85 feet, this landform juts into Puget Sound, separating Port Orchard Bay from Dyes Inlet immediately southwest of Bremerton.

Population0
Coordinates47.5928700, -122.6684800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Point Road Northwest (-122.668653, 47.5929)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.81 L · about $12.66
Round trip
$25.33
4.66 gal · 17.62 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $12.66 $25.33
Mid-grade $5.72 $13.33 $26.65
Premium $5.98 $13.93 $27.85
Diesel $7.29 $16.99 $33.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky Point and Seattle. The current time is 14:23:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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