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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3180 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
45 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
2257 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
82.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
1101 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
642 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit right toward US 2
14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
40 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
55.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
2338 ft · 49 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street South
1 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 173
8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 173
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Continue on Maple Street
1501 ft · 30 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on 10th Street
985 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
1691 ft · 34 sec · Columbia Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Wenatchee.
Columbia Station
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Leavenworth, Washington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 126.55 mi (203.67 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 Bridgeport
City in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 2,585 |
| Coordinates | 48.0082000, -119.6711600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-119.67116, 48.0082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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