How far is Seattle, WA from Sequim, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Sequim, WA is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
85.64 mi
02h 36m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.83 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sequim
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Sequim
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Seattle
42.8 mi
01h 18m
To Sequim
42.9 mi
01h 18m

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

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Sequim.

  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 2 toward State Route 104

    43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104

    2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    19.6 mi · 28 min · Olympic Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1419 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Sequim Avenue

    2153 ft · 47 sec · South Sequim Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sequim Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 27%
Olympic Highway
19.9 mi · 23%
State Route 104
13.8 mi · 16%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi · 8%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 6%
State Highway 16 Southwest
3.72 mi · 4%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
01h 18m from Seattle
Leave By
1:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Sequim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Sequim?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Poulsbo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Seattle and 42.9 miles from Sequim.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 1:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Sequim.

Stop Ideas Near Poulsbo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo.

RAIL

Edmonds station

21 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

42 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Sequim. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.95 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
Sequim

#2 Sequim

City in Clallam County, Washington, United States

Population7,780
Coordinates48.0796300, -123.1023400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Sequim (-123.10234, 48.07963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.61
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.80 $31.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.81 $33.62
Premium $5.77 $17.43 $34.86
Diesel $5.47 $16.51 $33.02

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 Sequim. The current time is 21:13:06.

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.