How far is Tacoma, WA from Poulsbo, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Poulsbo, WA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Poulsbo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Poulsbo.
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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
15.3 mi · 19 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Finn Hill Road
1793 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Finn Hill Road
2563 ft · 1 min · Northwest Finn Hill Road
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Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way
1043 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Lindvig Way
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Continue on Front Street Northeast
1651 ft · 1 min · Front Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Jensen Way Northeast
3162 ft · 2 min · Jensen Way Northeast
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Poulsbo.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Poulsbo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Poulsbo?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 23.9 miles from Tacoma and 23.9 miles from Poulsbo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Poulsbo.
Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Poulsbo. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poulsbo
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,211 |
| Coordinates | 47.7359300, -122.6465400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poulsbo (-122.64654, 47.73593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
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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