How far is Seabeck, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Seabeck, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
46.32 mi
01h 03m
Flight
32.19 mi
51.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.19 mi
Kilometers
51.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.32 mi
Kilometers
74.55 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Wed, Apr 22, 6:43 PM PDT
Return by in Seabeck
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabeck
2026-04-22T17:40
Arrive Tacoma
Wed, Apr 22, 6:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seabeck
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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Seabeck
22.5 mi
00h 31m
To Tacoma
23.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seabeck and Tacoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seabeck and Tacoma.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    27 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lagoon Drive Northwest

    81 m · 21 sec · Lagoon Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right

    85 m · 25 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Seabeck Highway Northwest

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Seabeck Highway Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Newberry Hill Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    6.6 mi · 9 min · 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

    26.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    1173 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1982 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  15. 15

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seabeck and Tacoma.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
26.1 mi · 56%
State Highway 3 Northwest
6.59 mi · 14%
Seabeck Highway Northwest
4.56 mi · 10%
Northwest Newberry Hill Road
2.84 mi · 6%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 4%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
00h 31m from Seabeck
Leave By
4:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seabeck 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 Seabeck to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 22.5 miles from Seabeck and 23.9 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seabeck 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Port Orchard and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.2 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
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

30 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabeck and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 32.19 mi (51.8 km).

Seabeck

#1 Seabeck

Ghost town in Kitsap County, Washington, USA

Population1,105
Coordinates47.6395400, -122.8284900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.828121, 47.639585)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.13 $18.26
Premium $5.77 $9.46 $18.93
Diesel $5.47 $8.97 $17.93

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 Seabeck and Tacoma. The current time is 17:40:26.

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.