How far is Seattle, WA from Browns Point, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Browns Point, WA is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Browns Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Browns Point.
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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 right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
589 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way
93 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
20.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Federal Way, South 320th Street
713 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto South 320th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 320th Street
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Continue on Southwest 320th Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest 320th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Avenue Southwest
2332 ft · 57 sec · 47th Avenue Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Dash Point Road
28 m · 2 sec · Southwest Dash Point Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Dash Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Dash Point Road
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Continue on East Side Drive Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Side Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
1698 ft · 58 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Browns Point.
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.
I 5 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
20.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Light Rain leaving Seattle and Light Rain near Browns Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Browns Point?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Seattle and 15.2 miles from Browns Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Seattle and Light Rain near Browns Point.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Browns Point. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.98 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 Browns Point
Located on a headland overlooking Commencement Bay north of Tacoma in Pierce County, this coastal community sits at an approximate elevation of 115 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3003800, -122.4412400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Browns Point (-122.44124, 47.30038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.02 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.27 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Premium | $5.53 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $7.12 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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