How far is Burien, WA from Marysville, WA?

The driving distance from Burien, WA to Marysville, WA is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
49.09 mi
00h 57m
Flight
40.94 mi
65.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.94 mi
Kilometers
65.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.09 mi
Kilometers
79.01 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marysville
Wed, May 6, 7:39 AM PDT
Return by in Burien
Wed, May 6, 8:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burien
2026-05-06T06:41
Arrive Marysville
Wed, May 6, 7:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burien
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
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Burien
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To Marysville
26.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 148th Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 518

    562 ft · 10 sec · State Route 518

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 509 North: Seattle

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue South Bridge

    1942 ft · 42 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Michigan Street

    1035 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South Michigan Street

    2708 ft · 2 min · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street

    85 m · 10 sec · South Bailey Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 5, I 90

    1162 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    2476 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville

    1114 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burien 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
37.8 mi · 77%
WA 509 North
5 mi · 10%
Southwest 148th Street
0.6 mi · 1%
South Michigan Street
0.51 mi · 1%
1st Avenue South Bridge
0.37 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 47m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 28m from Burien
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Burien and Sunny near Marysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Burien and 26.4 miles from Marysville.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Burien and Sunny near Marysville.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burien and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 40.94 mi (65.88 km).

Burien

#1 Burien

Town in Washington, United States

Population51,268
Coordinates47.4703800, -122.3467900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Marysville

#2 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 148th Street (-122.34679, 47.470384)
End: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.11
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.05 $18.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $5.77 $9.98 $19.97
Diesel $5.47 $9.46 $18.92

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Burien and Marysville. The current time is 06:41:23.

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.