How far is Suquamish, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Suquamish, WA to Kent, WA is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
72.62 mi
01h 25m
Flight
28.37 mi
45.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.62 mi
Kilometers
116.87 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 Kent
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 PM PDT
Return by in Suquamish
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suquamish
2026-04-17T17:50
Arrive Kent
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 PM 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
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suquamish
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 Suquamish
36.1 mi
00h 42m
To Kent
36.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Suquamish and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suquamish and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Avenue Northeast

    151 m · 21 sec · Augusta Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Suquamish Way Northeast

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Suquamish Way Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    2762 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    988 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    2850 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suquamish and Kent.

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 38%
State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi · 22%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 12%
State Highway 305 Northeast
6.34 mi · 9%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 7%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 3%
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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
00h 42m from Suquamish
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Suquamish and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suquamish to Kent?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Suquamish and 36.5 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Suquamish and Partly Sunny near Kent.

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.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 14.5 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.1 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 13.6 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
Tacoma Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Tacoma Municipal Court

Tacoma , WA
930 Tacoma Ave S #841, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 2.1/5 48 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 Suquamish and Kent. Straight-line distance: 28.37 mi (45.66 km).

Suquamish

#1 Suquamish

Census designated place

Population4,140
Coordinates47.7312100, -122.5523600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta Avenue Northeast (-122.55242, 47.73121)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.79
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.40 $26.79
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $5.77 $14.77 $29.55
Diesel $5.47 $14.00 $27.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Suquamish and Kent. The current time is 17:50:42.

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.