How far is West Lake Sammamish, WA from Tacoma, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Lake Sammamish and Tacoma is 27.58 miles (44.39 km).
Flight distance from West Lake Sammamish, WA to Tacoma, WA is 27.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Lake Sammamish, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 37.93 miles (61.05 km) by car.
Driving from West Lake Sammamish to Tacoma will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.
#1 West Lake Sammamish
Census designated place
| Population | 33929 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°34'39"N 122°6'4"W |
| Latitude | 47.5776000 |
| Longitude | -122.1012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.
| Population | 219945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 47.2528800 |
| Longitude | -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tacoma: South 11th Street (-122.444267,47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Lake Sammamish and Tacoma
The distance between West Lake Sammamish and Tacoma is 61 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between West Lake Sammamish and Tacoma. The current time is 06:02:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.07 liters (1.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Lake Sammamish and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Lake Sammamish to Tacoma is $6.34 (diesel $7.32).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $6.34 | $6.71 | $6.97 | $7.32 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Lake Sammamish and Tacoma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
