How far is Seattle, WA from Port Ludlow, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Port Ludlow, WA is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
60.01 mi
02h 01m
Flight
27.43 mi
44.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.01 mi
Kilometers
96.57 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Ludlow
Fri, Apr 24, 1:15 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Fri, Apr 24, 3:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-23T23:13
Arrive Port Ludlow
Fri, Apr 24, 1:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Tracyton
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
30 mi
01h 00m
To Port Ludlow
30 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Port Ludlow.

  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

    23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge

    617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 104

    794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Beaver Valley Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Beaver Valley Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Oak Bay Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Marina View Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Marina View Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marina View Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 39%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi · 12%
State Route 104
5.06 mi · 8%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 8%
State Highway 16 Southwest
3.72 mi · 6%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 3 Northwest

Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

23.3 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracyton
01h 00m from Seattle
Leave By
2:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Port Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Port Ludlow?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Tracyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Seattle and 30 miles from Port Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 2:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Port Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near Tracyton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tracyton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tracyton.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

25 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Edmonds station

30 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Tukwila station

35 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Port Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 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
Port Ludlow

#2 Port Ludlow

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA

Population2,603
Coordinates47.9253700, -122.6834900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Port Ludlow (-122.68349, 47.92537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.19
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.09 $22.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.80 $23.60
Premium $5.77 $12.23 $24.47
Diesel $5.47 $11.59 $23.18

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Port Ludlow. The current time is 23:13:46.

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.