How far is Tacoma, WA from Kingston, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Kingston, WA is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.43 mi
01h 20m
Flight
37.78 mi
60.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.78 mi
Kilometers
60.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.43 mi
Kilometers
90.81 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Mon, Jul 27, 5:29 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Mon, Jul 27, 6:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-07-27T16:08
Arrive Kingston
Mon, Jul 27, 5:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
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
Navy Yard City
WA

Census designated place

From Tacoma
28.2 mi
00h 40m
To Kingston
28.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Kingston.

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    839 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2068 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    15.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    3144 ft · 1 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bond Road Northeast

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Bond Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast State Highway 104

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast State Highway 104

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast State Highway 104

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
28.7 mi · 51%
State Highway 3 Northwest
15.8 mi · 28%
Bond Road Northeast
5.25 mi · 9%
Northeast State Highway 104
3.8 mi · 7%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 2%
State Highway 305 Northeast
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Navy Yard City
00h 40m from Tacoma
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Kingston?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Navy Yard City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Tacoma and 28.2 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near Navy Yard City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Navy Yard City, 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 Navy Yard City.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

26 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

33 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

36 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 37.78 mi (60.8 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 Kingston

Situated on Appletree Cove along the eastern edge of the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of 69 feet, this unincorporated community is located in Kitsap County on Puget Sound.

Population0
Coordinates47.7985000, -122.4980600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Kingston (-122.49806, 47.7985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.08 $22.16
Premium $5.77 $11.48 $22.97
Diesel $5.47 $10.88 $21.76

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Kingston. The current time is 16:08:47.

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.