How far is Sequim, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Sequim, WA to Seattle, WA is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
121.75 mi
02h 12m
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
121.75 mi
Kilometers
195.94 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM PDT
Return by in Sequim
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sequim
2026-04-22T18:09
Arrive Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Sequim
43.6 mi
01h 06m
To Seattle
78.2 mi
01h 06m

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
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry

    1711 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Sedgwick Road

    71 m · 6 sec · Southwest Sedgwick Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  22. 22

    Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  24. 24

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sequim Avenue
29.4 mi · 24%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 19%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.32 mi · 6%
State Route 104
5.21 mi · 4%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 4%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 3 Northeast

Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

23.2 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.3 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
01h 06m from Sequim
Leave By
2:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 43.6 miles from Sequim and 78.2 miles from Seattle.

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 73.3 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 2:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sequim and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.95 km).

Sequim

#1 Sequim

City in Clallam County, Washington, United States

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

#2 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
Start: South Sequim Avenue (-123.102342, 48.079632)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.26 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
8.6 gal · 32.52 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $5.57 $23.94 $47.88
Premium $5.77 $24.82 $49.63
Diesel $5.47 $23.51 $47.02

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 Sequim and Seattle. The current time is 18:09:56.

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.