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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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 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Take the exit straight
839 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2068 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
15.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3144 ft · 1 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Turn left onto Bond Road Northeast
5.2 mi · 9 min · Bond Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast State Highway 104
3.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast State Highway 104
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Navy Yard City.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 37.78 mi (60.8 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7985000, -122.4980600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-122.49806, 47.7985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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