How far is Seattle, WA from Forks, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Forks, WA is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clallam County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Forks.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1713 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Alaskan Way
2884 ft · 2 min · Alaskan Way
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Take the exit straight toward WA 99 South
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 99
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Seattle Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street
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Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 16 Southwest
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16 Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge
617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Continue on State Route 104
794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104
2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
34.7 mi · 51 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
120 m · 12 sec · East Front Street
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Merge slight left onto East Front Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Front Street
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Turn left onto North Race Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Race Street
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Turn right onto Lauridsen Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Lauridsen Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lauridsen Boulevard
55.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Lauridsen Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Forks Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Forks.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Lauridsen Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lauridsen Boulevard
55.4 mi · 01h 22m
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 Partly Cloudy near Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Forks?
The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Sequim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Seattle and 79.1 miles from Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Partly Cloudy near Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Sequim
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 Sequim.
Stanwood station
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Skagit Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Forks. Straight-line distance: 98.26 mi (158.13 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 Forks
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 3,914 |
| Coordinates | 47.9503600, -124.3854900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forks (-124.38549, 47.95036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
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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