How far is Aberdeen, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, WA to Seattle, WA is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.05 mi
01h 53m
Flight
82.06 mi
132.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.06 mi
Kilometers
132.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.05 mi
Kilometers
175.5 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM PDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lacey
WA

The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.

From Aberdeen
54.6 mi
00h 56m
To Seattle
54.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wishkah Street

    95 m · 16 sec · East Wishkah Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South I Street

    111 m · 24 sec · South I Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Heron Street

    1938 ft · 59 sec · East Heron Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    31.9 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Seattle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
107 mi · 98%
East Wishkah Street
1.48 mi · 1%
East Heron Street
0.37 mi
Seneca Street
0.32 mi
5th Avenue
0.12 mi
Hornsby Way
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Keep slight right

31.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacey
00h 56m from Aberdeen
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Seattle?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lacey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Aberdeen and 54.5 miles from Seattle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Lacey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lacey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacey.

RAIL

Centennial Station

5 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

37 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

38 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

65 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 82.06 mi (132.06 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

Population16,827
Coordinates46.9753700, -123.8157200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: East Wishkah Street (-123.815714, 46.975365)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $20.15
Round trip
$40.29
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.15 $40.29
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.43 $42.87
Premium $5.77 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $5.47 $21.05 $42.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Seattle. The current time is 00:23:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.