How far is Brier, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Brier, WA to Seattle, WA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brier and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brier and Seattle.
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Start on Brier Road
2993 ft · 60 sec · Brier Road
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Continue on 55th Avenue Northeast
142 m · 15 sec · 55th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
948 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 204th Street
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Continue on 47th Avenue Northeast
884 ft · 28 sec · 47th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 201st Place
1775 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 201st Place
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Continue on Northeast 197th Street
1408 ft · 40 sec · Northeast 197th Street
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Turn straight onto 40th Place Northeast
914 ft · 27 sec · 40th Place Northeast
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Continue on 37th Avenue Northeast
1106 ft · 37 sec · 37th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
80 m · 6 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
865 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 14 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 Brier 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
11.4 mi · 00h 14m
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 Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Brier and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brier to Seattle?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 8 miles from Brier and 7.8 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Brier and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain 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 Brier and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.3 km).
#1 Brier
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.7845400, -122.2742900 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $5.23 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
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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