How far is Amboy, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Amboy, WA to Seattle, WA is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
161.58 mi
02h 49m
Flight
117.31 mi
188.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.31 mi
Kilometers
188.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.58 mi
Kilometers
260.04 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 AM PDT
Return by in Amboy
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amboy
2026-04-15T02:51
Arrive Seattle
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amboy
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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Amboy
80.8 mi
01h 24m
To Seattle
80.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Amboy Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Northeast Amboy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue

    2559 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Hayes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Hayes Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East CC Street

    1033 ft · 38 sec · East CC Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis River Road

    38 m · 7 sec · Lewis River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 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 Amboy and Seattle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Avenue
144 mi · 89%
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Hayes Road
4.08 mi · 3%
Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Northeast 221st Avenue
0.48 mi
Seneca Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Avenue

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 06m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 24m from Amboy
Leave By
12:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Amboy and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Amboy and 80.8 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 12:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Amboy and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords Prairie, 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 Fords Prairie.

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amboy and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 117.31 mi (188.8 km).

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#1 Amboy

Amboy is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.9101100, -122.4464900
Altitude125
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: Northeast Amboy Road (-122.446619, 45.910077)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.58 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.66
11.4 gal · 43.16 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.83 $59.66
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.73 $63.46
Premium $5.77 $32.89 $65.79
Diesel $5.47 $31.16 $62.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amboy and Seattle. The current time is 02:51:03.

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.