How far is Silverdale, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Silverdale, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.92 mi
02h 46m
Flight
138.6 mi
223.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.6 mi
Kilometers
223.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.92 mi
Kilometers
270.24 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sun, May 17, 10:36 AM PDT
Return by in Silverdale
Sun, May 17, 1:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverdale
2026-05-17T07:49
Arrive Vancouver
Sun, May 17, 10:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silverdale
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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Silverdale
83.9 mi
01h 23m
To Vancouver
84.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Byron Street

    1106 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Byron Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Silverdale Way Northwest

    2719 ft · 1 min · Silverdale Way Northwest

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Newberry Hill Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road

    1412 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    1577 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    6.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  8. 8

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    687 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street

    1304 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
131 mi · 78%
State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 3 Northwest
6.59 mi · 4%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 1%
Silverdale Way Northwest
0.52 mi
WA 3 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight right

124 mi · 02h 20m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 23m from Silverdale
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silverdale and Partly Cloudy near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Silverdale and 84.1 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.03 one way or $62.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silverdale and Partly Cloudy near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silverdale and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.05 km).

Silverdale

#1 Silverdale

Census designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, USA

Population19,204
Coordinates47.6445400, -122.6948700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Byron Street (-122.69487, 47.644534)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $31.03
Round trip
$62.06
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.03 $62.06
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.01 $66.02
Premium $5.77 $34.22 $68.44
Diesel $5.47 $32.42 $64.84

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Silverdale and Vancouver. The current time is 07:49:32.

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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.