Nap Drives in Kitsap: Scenic Routes for Kitsap Parents and Sleepy Kids
Filed In
January 24, 2026
20–45 minute routes for car naps
With a 2.5 year old and 1 year old, sometimes the only way to guarantee that they both get their nap in is by going on a nap drive. Over the last little while I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect nap drives around Kitsap — routes that are long enough to get the kids settled, don’t have a million stoplights (because mine wake up the second I brake), and are enjoyable to drive along while I sip my iced americano. I put them all in one place here in case they’re helpful to someone else!
Every route below is at least 20 minutes, most closer to 30–45. Each route opens directly in Google Maps so you can just tap and go!
MY FAVORITE: Central Valley → Poulsbo Drive
~25–30 minutes
A straight, predictable drive from Bremerton down Central Valley into Poulsbo. Mostly long stretches and gentle curves, perfect for keeping kids asleep, and you can extend it slightly by looping into Poulsbo backroads if needed, or just turn right back around and head down Central Valley again.
Google Maps link:
BREMERTON TO POULSBO ROUTE
East Bremerton Right-Turn Loop (Bremerton)
~20–25 minutes
This is an easy, repetitive loop that’s great when you don’t want to think. Mostly right turns and very few full stops once you’re going.
Google Maps link:
EAST BREM LOOP ROUTE
Bainbridge Island Coastal Loop
~25–35 minutes
Quiet roads, trees, and water views once you’re past Winslow. This is one of the easiest places to just keep moving without a lot of stopping.
Google Maps link:
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND NAP DRIVE ROUTE
Poulsbo → Suquamish → Indianola Loop
~30 minutes
A steady, calm drive with long stretches of road and very little stimulation.
Google Maps link:
POULSBO NAP DRIVE ROUTE
Silverdale → Newberry Hill → Seabeck Loop
~30–40 minutes
This one feels rural quickly. Lots of trees and very few stops!
Google Maps link:
SILVERDALE – SEABECK NAP DRIVE ROUTE
Poulsbo → Kingston → Gamble Bay Loop
~35–45 minutes
If you need a longer stretch, this is a good one! It’s easy to extend by looping back if the nap isn’t done.
Google Maps link:
POULSBO – KINGSTON NAP DRIVE
Bremerton → Manette → Chico Loop
~25–30 minutes
A mix of water views and neighborhood streets. Works well for shorter naps or late-afternoon drives.
Google Maps link:
BREMERTON NAP DRIVE ROUTE
Fancy Neighborhood Drives (when you want something nice to look at)
Bainbridge Island Waterfront Neighborhoods
~25–30 minutes
Wing Point, Manzanita Bay, and Fort Ward all have quiet streets, beautiful homes, and water views. Easy, slow driving.
Google Maps link:
BAINBRIDGE HOUSES NAP DRIVE ROUTE
Poulsbo Lemolo Shore / Liberty Bay
~20–25 minutes
Calm waterfront roads with a lot of nice houses and very little rush.
Google Maps link:
POULSBO HOUSES NAP DRIVE ROUTE
And there you have it!
My mini list of nap drives for Kitsap parents. I hope this is useful to you the next time you decide it is time to hop in the car for a nap drive!
