How far is Seattle, WA from Silverdale, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Silverdale, WA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
34.09 mi
01h 25m
Flight
17.1 mi
27.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.1 mi
Kilometers
27.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.86 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silverdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T23:12
Arrive Silverdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Parkwood
WA

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

From Seattle
17 mi
00h 42m
To Silverdale
17.1 mi
00h 42m

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
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Newberry Hill Road

    1829 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road

    858 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silverdale Way Northwest

    43 m · 2 sec · Silverdale Way Northwest

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Silverdale Way Northwest

    2719 ft · 1 min · Silverdale Way Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northwest Byron Street

    1106 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Byron Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Byron Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi · 21%
State Highway 3 Northwest
6.58 mi · 19%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 14%
State Highway 16 Southwest
3.72 mi · 11%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 11%
State Highway 3 West
1.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkwood
00h 42m from Seattle
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Silverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 17 miles from Seattle and 17.1 miles from Silverdale.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parkwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parkwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

21 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

22 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

35 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Silverdale. Straight-line distance: 17.1 mi (27.52 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
Silverdale

#2 Silverdale

Census designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, USA

Population19,204
Coordinates47.6445400, -122.6948700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Silverdale (-122.69487, 47.64454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $6.28
Round trip
$12.56
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.28 $12.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.68 $13.36
Premium $5.77 $6.93 $13.85
Diesel $5.47 $6.56 $13.12

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 Silverdale. The current time is 23:12:37.

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.