How far is Bothell West, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Bothell West, WA to Seattle, WA is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bothell West and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell West and Seattle.
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Start on 213th Street Southwest
82 m · 14 sec · 213th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Damson Road
2080 ft · 1 min · Damson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Logan Road
2784 ft · 1 min · Logan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Larch Way
37 m · 2 sec · Larch Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Larch Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Larch Way
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Turn right onto 28th Avenue West
1303 ft · 43 sec · 28th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 204th Street Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · 204th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 44th Avenue West
148 m · 15 sec · 44th Avenue West
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle
986 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street
897 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Union Street
889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bothell West and Seattle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bothell West 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 Bothell West to Seattle?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bothell West and 9.3 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bothell West and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shoreline.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bothell West and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 14.4 mi (23.17 km).
#1 Bothell West
This Snohomish County locale is characterized by its position within the broader Seattle metropolitan area, nestled along the Sammamish River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8052700, -122.2406400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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