How far is Seattle, WA from Belfair, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Belfair, WA is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
31.17 mi
01h 23m
Flight
25.48 mi
41.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.48 mi
Kilometers
41.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.16 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-15T04:30
Arrive Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
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 Seattle
15.5 mi
00h 41m
To Belfair
15.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Belfair.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1713 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Alaskan Way

    2884 ft · 2 min · Alaskan Way

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward WA 99 South

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Route 99

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 99

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Seattle Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Seattle Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  12. 12

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Sedgwick Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Sedgwick Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3 Southwest

    3078 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast State Route 3

    1265 ft · 21 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3

    38 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast State Route 3

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.29 mi · 23%
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6.47 mi · 21%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 15%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 12%
Northeast State Route 3
1.88 mi · 6%
West Seattle Bridge
1.63 mi · 5%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkwood
00h 41m from Seattle
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Belfair?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 15.5 miles from Seattle and 15.6 miles from Belfair.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.

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 12.6 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 13.7 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 12.8 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 10.3 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 Seattle and Belfair. Straight-line distance: 25.48 mi (41.01 km).

Seattle

#1 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
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#2 Belfair

Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4506500, -122.8273700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Belfair (-122.82737, 47.45065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $5.77 $6.35 $12.70
Diesel $5.47 $6.01 $12.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Belfair. The current time is 04:30:20.

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.