How far is Anacortes, WA from Marysville, WA?

The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Marysville, WA is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.96 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.62 mi
60.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.58 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marysville
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM PDT
Return by in Anacortes
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anacortes
2026-05-12T17:59
Arrive Marysville
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anacortes
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
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Anacortes
22.1 mi
00h 27m
To Marysville
24.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and Marysville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and Marysville.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner

    51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Kincaid Street

    619 ft · 13 sec · West Kincaid Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville, Tulalip

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 528 East: Marysville

    41 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    2092 ft · 49 sec · 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and Marysville.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
27 mi · 58%
State Route 20
6.97 mi · 15%
Mount Vernon
5.42 mi · 12%
State Route 20 Spur
2.53 mi · 5%
R Avenue
0.81 mi · 2%
Commercial Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
00h 27m from Anacortes
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near Marysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to Marysville?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Anacortes and 24.9 miles from Marysville.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near Marysville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Ketchum, 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 Lake Ketchum.

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.54 km).

Anacortes

#1 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Marysville

#2 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Avenue (-122.612626, 48.512629)
End: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $8.69
Round trip
$17.37
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.69 $17.37
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.24 $18.48
Premium $5.77 $9.58 $19.16
Diesel $5.47 $9.08 $18.15

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Anacortes and Marysville. The current time is 17:59:38.

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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.