How far is Southworth, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Southworth, WA to Kent, WA is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southworth and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southworth and Kent.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Southworth Drive
105 m · 10 sec · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
861 ft · 16 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
140 m · 16 sec · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest Wildwood Place
791 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Wildwood Place
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Turn right onto 45th Avenue Southwest
1232 ft · 42 sec · 45th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Marine View Drive Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Marine View Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest 106th Street
1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 106th Street
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Continue on Southwest 107th Way
1233 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 107th Way
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Continue on Southwest 107th Street
1581 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 107th Street
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2908 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
1.3 km · 2 min · Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest 128th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 128th Street
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Continue on South 128th Street
1633 ft · 39 sec · South 128th Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 509 South: Des Moines
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Des Moines, South 188th Street
2347 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
707 ft · 17 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Continue on South 188th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 188th Street
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Turn right onto International Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · International Boulevard
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Continue on Pacific Highway South
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South Kent Des Moines Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
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Continue on West Willis Street
2398 ft · 59 sec · West Willis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southworth and Kent.
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.
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Southworth and Light Rain near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southworth to Kent?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Burien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Southworth and 36.6 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Southworth and Light Rain near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Burien
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burien.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southworth and Kent. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 km).
#1 Southworth
Situated on the eastern edge of the Kitsap Peninsula overlooking Puget Sound, this unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 75 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5120400, -122.5018000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.03 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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