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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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 1 toward Beaver Valley Road
12 m · 1 sec · Beaver Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Turn right onto Oak Bay Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road
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Turn right onto Marina View Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Marina View Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tracyton.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Edmonds station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Port Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 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 Port Ludlow
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 2,603 |
| Coordinates | 47.9253700, -122.6834900 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Ludlow (-122.68349, 47.92537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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