How far is Vancouver, WA from Longbranch, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Longbranch, WA is about 163 miles (262.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Longbranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Longbranch.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
873 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
129.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
1248 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
1086 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
1655 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
13.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center
2681 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest
1.4 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto State Route 302
1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 302
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Turn right onto Goldman Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
9 mi · 16 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
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Continue on Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
3.7 mi · 6 min · Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Longbranch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Longbranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Longbranch?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Vancouver and 81.6 miles from Longbranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Longbranch.
Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie
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 Fords Prairie.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Longbranch. Straight-line distance: 108.59 mi (174.76 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longbranch
Situated on the southern end of the Key Peninsula in Pierce County, this unincorporated community lies along the shores of Puget Sound at an elevation of roughly 30 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2089800, -122.7568000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longbranch (-122.7568, 47.20898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.44 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $41.93 | $83.86 |
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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