How far is Seattle, WA from Port Orchard, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Port Orchard, WA is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 01h 18m.
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 Orchard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Port Orchard.
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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 Southworth Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Mile Hill Drive
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Continue on Mile Hill Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Mile Hill Drive
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Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
2367 ft · 60 sec · Southeast Mile Hill Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mile Hill Drive
19 m · 2 sec · Mile Hill Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Mile Hill Drive
82 m · 7 sec · Mile Hill Drive
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Turn straight onto Bethel Avenue
2404 ft · 1 min · Bethel Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street
34 m · 2 sec · Bay Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street
2512 ft · 2 min · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
149 m · 10 sec · Sidney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sidney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Port Orchard.
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.
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.
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 Orchard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Port Orchard?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 10.6 miles from Seattle and 49.3 miles from Port Orchard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 $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 Orchard.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Port Orchard. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 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 Orchard
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 14,718 |
| Coordinates | 47.5403700, -122.6362500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Orchard (-122.63625, 47.54037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 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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