How far is Tacoma, WA from Browns Point, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Browns Point, WA is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.55 mi
00h 19m
Flight
3.29 mi
5.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.29 mi
Kilometers
5.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.55 mi
Kilometers
16.98 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Browns Point
Tue, Nov 10, 11:25 AM PST
Return by in Tacoma
Tue, Nov 10, 11:44 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-11-10T11:06
Arrive Browns Point
Tue, Nov 10, 11:25 AM PST
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM PST

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

Leave by
7:52 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
10:00 PM PST
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
Fife
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Browns Point
5.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM PST
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM PST
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Browns Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Browns Point.

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

    65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma

    869 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    764 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of Tacoma

    1408 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

    1746 ft · 59 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Browns Point.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast
0.33 mi · 3%
Port of Tacoma
0.31 mi · 3%
WA 509 North
0.27 mi · 3%
South 13th Street
0.17 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.14 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.15 mi · 00h 15m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fife
00h 09m from Tacoma
Leave By
7:52 PM PST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Light Rain near Browns Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Browns Point?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Tacoma and 5.3 miles from Browns Point.

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 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tacoma and Light Rain near Browns Point.

Stop Ideas Near Fife

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 Fife and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 3.9 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 12.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

5 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

26 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

40 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

42 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Browns Point. Straight-line distance: 3.29 mi (5.29 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
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#2 Browns Point

Located on a headland overlooking Commencement Bay north of Tacoma in Pierce County, this coastal community sits at an approximate elevation of 115 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.3003800, -122.4412400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Browns Point (-122.44124, 47.30038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.86
Round trip
$3.72
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.02 $1.86 $3.72
Mid-grade $5.27 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $5.53 $2.05 $4.09
Diesel $7.12 $2.63 $5.27

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Browns Point. The current time is 11:06:24.

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.