How far is Seattle, WA from Rocky Point, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Rocky Point, WA is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Rocky Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Rocky Point.
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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
2213 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Auto Center Way, Loxie Eagans Boulevard
1439 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto West Loxie Eagans Boulevard
2217 ft · 42 sec · West Loxie Eagans Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arsenal Way
142 m · 12 sec · Arsenal Way
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Turn left onto South Marion Avenue
2421 ft · 50 sec · South Marion Avenue
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Continue on Adele Avenue
1327 ft · 29 sec · Adele Avenue
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Continue on Marine Drive
1620 ft · 44 sec · Marine Drive
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Turn slight right onto Rocky Point Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rocky Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rocky Point Road Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Rocky Point.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Rocky Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Rocky Point?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Parkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Seattle and 14.9 miles from Rocky Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Rocky Point.
Stop Ideas Near Parkwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
SeaTac City Hall
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkwood.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Rocky Point. Straight-line distance: 15.7 mi (25.27 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 Rocky Point
Situated on the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of approximately 85 feet, this landform juts into Puget Sound, separating Port Orchard Bay from Dyes Inlet immediately southwest of Bremerton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5928700, -122.6684800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Point (-122.66848, 47.59287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.44 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.55 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
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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