How far is Sequim, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Sequim, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
70.93 mi
02h 16m
Flight
49.72 mi
80.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.93 mi
Kilometers
114.15 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM PDT
Return by in Sequim
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sequim
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Kirkland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sequim
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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Sequim
64.9 mi
01h 08m
To Kirkland
6.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sequim Avenue

    2558 ft · 1 min · South Sequim Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1399 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104

    700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104

    31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  10. 10

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  14. 14

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 49 sec · 7th Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sequim Avenue
29.4 mi · 41%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 39%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 33%
I 5 North
21 mi · 30%
I 405 North
17.8 mi · 25%
State Route 104
5.21 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Continue on State Highway 16

26.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
01h 08m from Sequim
Leave By
1:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Sequim and 6.1 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

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 East Port Orchard and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 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
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 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 13.2 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

30 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sequim and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 49.72 mi (80.01 km).

Sequim

#1 Sequim

City in Clallam County, Washington, United States

Population7,780
Coordinates48.0796300, -123.1023400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sequim Avenue (-123.102342, 48.079632)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.17
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.08 $26.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.92 $27.84
Premium $5.77 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.47 $13.67 $27.33

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 Sequim and Kirkland. The current time is 19:47:33.

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.