How far is Seattle, WA from Navy Yard City, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Navy Yard City, WA is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
27.55 mi
01h 17m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.55 mi
Kilometers
44.34 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Navy Yard City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Navy Yard City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Vashon
WA

Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States

From Seattle
13.7 mi
00h 38m
To Navy Yard City
13.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Navy Yard City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Navy Yard City.

  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

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward WA 16 West: Bremerton

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 16 Southwest

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16 Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    2213 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 3 Northwest

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Auto Center Way, Loxie Eagans Boulevard

    1439 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Loxie Eagans Boulevard

    748 ft · 17 sec · West Loxie Eagans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South National Avenue

    1686 ft · 1 min · South National Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West D Street

    802 ft · 34 sec · West D Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Navy Yard City.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi · 26%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 17%
State Highway 16 Southwest
3.72 mi · 13%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 13%
State Highway 3 West
1.99 mi · 7%
West Seattle Bridge
1.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Sedgwick Road

Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

7.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vashon
00h 38m from Seattle
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Navy Yard City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Navy Yard City?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Vashon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Seattle and 13.8 miles from Navy Yard City.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Navy Yard City.

Stop Ideas Near Vashon

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 Vashon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.8 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 14.4 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 14.4 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 14.4 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 Vashon.

RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

20 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

23 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Navy Yard City. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 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
Navy Yard City

#2 Navy Yard City

Census designated place

Population2,477
Coordinates47.5534300, -122.6645800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Navy Yard City (-122.66458, 47.55343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.15
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.08 $10.15
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $5.77 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.47 $5.30 $10.61

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 Navy Yard City. The current time is 21:42:37.

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.