How far is Swantown, WA from Oak Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Swantown, WA to Oak Harbor, WA is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.15 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.31 mi
5.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.31 mi
Kilometers
5.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.15 mi
Kilometers
6.68 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Harbor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM PDT
Return by in Swantown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swantown
2026-10-15T17:25
Arrive Oak Harbor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Swantown
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coupeville
WA

Town in Washington (state), U.

From Swantown
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To Oak Harbor
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Swantown and Oak Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swantown and Oak Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Island Lane

    2 m · 4 sec · Smith Island Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swantown Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Swantown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Swantown Avenue

    3119 ft · 1 min · Southwest Swantown Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Swantown Road

    663 ft · 25 sec · Southwest Swantown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    2952 ft · 1 min · State Route 20

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Pioneer Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Pioneer Way

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southeast Midway Boulevard

    1368 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swantown and Oak Harbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
195.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Swantown Road
2.03 mi · 49%
Southeast Pioneer Way
0.68 mi · 16%
Southwest Swantown Avenue
0.59 mi · 14%
State Route 20
0.56 mi · 13%
Southeast Midway Boulevard
0.26 mi · 6%
Southwest Swantown Road
0.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Swantown Road

Turn left onto Swantown Road

2.03 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coupeville
00h 04m from Swantown
Leave By
8:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Swantown and Mostly Sunny near Oak Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swantown to Oak Harbor?

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coupeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Swantown and 2.1 miles from Oak Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Swantown and Mostly Sunny near Oak Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Coupeville

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

25 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

36 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

44 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

51 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swantown and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 3.31 mi (5.33 km).

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#1 Swantown

Situated on the western coast of Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington, this residential area lies at an elevation of approximately 39 feet.

Population0
Coordinates48.3051000, -122.7129500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Oak Harbor

#2 Oak Harbor

City in Washington

Population23,643
Coordinates48.2931600, -122.6432200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Swantown Road (-122.71297, 48.305085)
End: Southeast Midway Boulevard (-122.643298, 48.29316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.55 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.63
0.3 gal · 1.1 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $0.82 $1.63
Mid-grade $5.72 $0.86 $1.72
Premium $5.98 $0.90 $1.79
Diesel $7.29 $1.09 $2.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Swantown and Oak Harbor. The current time is 17:25:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.