How far is Carnation, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Carnation, WA to Seattle, WA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carnation and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carnation and Seattle.
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Start on Entwistle Street
22 m · 7 sec · Entwistle Street
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Tolt Hill Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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Continue on Northeast Tolt Hill Road
114 m · 10 sec · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
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Continue on Redmond Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Redmond Way
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
2259 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
2408 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 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 Carnation 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.
WA 520 West
Merge slight left
9.47 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Carnation and 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 Carnation to Seattle?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Redmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Carnation and 18.1 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Carnation and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Redmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carnation and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 19.68 mi (31.67 km).
#1 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
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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