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Port Townsend

Washington, United States · North America

About Port Townsend

Port Townsend sits on the route: 20 minutes from Port Hadlock-Irondale, 50km from San Juan Islands.

Port Townsend is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 9,335, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Port Townsend sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Port Townsend to your route.

About Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Film Festival (PTFF) is an annual independent film festival held in Port Townsend, Washington. Established in 1999, the festival is organized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and focuses on independent narrative, documentary, and short films. The event takes place over three days in late

Read more September within the city's downtown National Historic District.

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Where is Port Townsend located?

Port Townsend is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 48.1174 latitude, -122.7607 longitude.

What is the population of Port Townsend?

Port Townsend has a population of approximately 9,335 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
9,335
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
48.1174, -122.7607

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Port Townsend

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.

50 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hurricane Ridge Viewpoint

A mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Port Townsend

  • 57 kmHurricane Ridge ViewpointA mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
  • 63 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

Nearby Destinations

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Port Hadlock-Irondale

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 3,580

Coupeville

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13 km awayPop. 1,887

Camano

🇺🇸 United States

18 km awayPop. 14,202

Freeland

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 2,045

Oak Harbor

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 22,693

Port Ludlow

🇺🇸 United States

22 km awayPop. 2,603

Ault Field

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 1,541

Sequim

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 6,826

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