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.

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#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
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#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

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 22:36:19.

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 December 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.

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