How far is Seattle, WA from Bainbridge Island, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Bainbridge Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Bainbridge Island.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1171 ft · 53 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
1525 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
110 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Alaskan Way South
97 m · 17 sec · Alaskan Way South
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Turn left onto Colman Dock
65 m · 11 sec · Colman Dock
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colman Dock
108 m · 22 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
88 m · 19 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
48 m · 9 sec · Colman Dock
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Turn straight onto Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
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Continue on Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
129 m · 36 sec · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
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Continue on Olympic Drive Southeast
1109 ft · 39 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Winslow Way East
1692 ft · 1 min · Winslow Way East
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
149 m · 17 sec · Madison Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Bainbridge Island.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
Turn straight onto Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.46 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Bainbridge Island?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Seattle and 86.6 miles from Bainbridge Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.8 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 2:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.90 one way or $33.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Bainbridge Island. Straight-line distance: 8.92 mi (14.35 km).
#1 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge Island (-122.52124, 47.62621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $16.90 | $33.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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