How far is Seattle, WA from Bridgeport, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Bridgeport, WA is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.83 mi
04h 34m
Flight
126.55 mi
203.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.55 mi
Kilometers
203.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.83 mi
Kilometers
348.95 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Wenatchee
WA

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

From Seattle
108.2 mi
02h 17m
To Bridgeport
108.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    40 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    2338 ft · 49 sec · Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bridge Street South

    1 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street South

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 173

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 173

  25. 25

    Continue on Maple Street

    1501 ft · 30 sec · Maple Street

  26. 26

    Continue on 10th Street

    985 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Columbia Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
104 mi · 48%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
82.2 mi · 38%
US 2
14.8 mi · 7%
State Route 173
8.7 mi · 4%
US2
1.8 mi · 1%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

82.2 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.3 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wenatchee
02h 17m from Seattle
Leave By
7:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Seattle and 108.6 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.03 one way or $80.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Wenatchee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Wenatchee.

RAIL

Columbia Station

4 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
RAIL

Leavenworth

28 mi away
11645 North Rd
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

29 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

44 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 126.55 mi (203.67 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
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

City in Douglas County, Washington

Population2,585
Coordinates48.0082000, -119.6711600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Bridgeport (-119.67116, 48.0082)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.96 L · about $40.03
Round trip
$80.06
15.3 gal · 57.92 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $40.03 $80.06
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.59 $85.18
Premium $5.77 $44.15 $88.30
Diesel $5.47 $41.82 $83.65

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 Seattle and Bridgeport. The current time is 02:09:14.

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.