How far is Seattle, WA from East Port Orchard, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to East Port Orchard, WA is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.52 mi
01h 05m
Flight
14.78 mi
23.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.78 mi
Kilometers
23.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.03 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Port Orchard
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T03:23
Arrive East Port Orchard
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
White Center
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
10.3 mi
00h 32m
To East Port Orchard
10.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and East Port Orchard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and East Port Orchard.

  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

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Long Lake Road Southeast

    2580 ft · 57 sec · Long Lake Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Salmonberry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Salmonberry Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Southeast Salmonberry Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Salmonberry Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harris Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harris Road Southeast

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McKinley Place Southeast

    89 m · 13 sec · McKinley Place Southeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Place Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and East Port Orchard.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 23%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
4.75 mi · 23%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 18%
West Seattle Bridge
1.63 mi · 8%
Southeast Salmonberry Road
1.41 mi · 7%
State Route 99
1.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

4.78 mi · 00h 30m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Center
00h 32m from Seattle
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near East Port Orchard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to East Port Orchard?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 01h 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 10.3 miles from Seattle and 10.3 miles from East Port Orchard.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 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 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near East Port Orchard.

Stop Ideas Near White Center

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 White Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and East Port Orchard. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.78 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
East Port Orchard

#2 East Port Orchard

Census designated place

Population5,919
Coordinates47.5234300, -122.6243000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: East Port Orchard (-122.6243, 47.52343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.01 $8.02
Premium $5.77 $4.16 $8.31
Diesel $5.47 $3.94 $7.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and East Port Orchard. The current time is 03:23:20.

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.