How far is Vancouver, WA from Rocky Point, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Rocky Point, WA is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Rocky Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Rocky Point.
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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
29.2 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
2213 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Auto Center Way, Loxie Eagans Boulevard
1439 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto West Loxie Eagans Boulevard
2217 ft · 42 sec · West Loxie Eagans Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arsenal Way
142 m · 12 sec · Arsenal Way
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Turn left onto South Marion Avenue
2421 ft · 50 sec · South Marion Avenue
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Continue on Adele Avenue
1327 ft · 29 sec · Adele Avenue
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Continue on Marine Drive
1620 ft · 44 sec · Marine Drive
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Turn slight right onto Rocky Point Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rocky Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rocky Point Road Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Rocky Point.
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 Sunny near Rocky Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Rocky Point?
The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 81.6 miles from Vancouver and 81.7 miles from Rocky Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.31 one way or $62.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Rocky Point.
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 Rocky Point. Straight-line distance: 135.02 mi (217.29 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Point
Situated on the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of approximately 85 feet, this landform juts into Puget Sound, separating Port Orchard Bay from Dyes Inlet immediately southwest of Bremerton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5928700, -122.6684800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Point (-122.66848, 47.59287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $31.31 | $62.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $34.43 | $68.86 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $42.00 | $84.00 |
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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