How far is Concrete, WA from Anacortes, WA?
The driving distance from Concrete, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concrete and Anacortes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concrete and Anacortes.
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Start on East Baker Street
42 m · 8 sec · East Baker Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
869 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Douglas Vose III Way
90 m · 15 sec · Douglas Vose III Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cascades Highway
22.6 mi · 32 min · North Cascades Highway
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Continue on Moore Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Moore Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Moore Street
32 m · 2 sec · West Moore Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Moore Street
620 ft · 13 sec · West Moore Street
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Continue on Borseth Street
905 ft · 22 sec · Borseth Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Borseth Street
29 m · 2 sec · Borseth Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Borseth Street
126 m · 10 sec · Borseth Street
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Continue on North Cascades Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Cascades Highway
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Continue on Cascade Highway
2147 ft · 1 min · Cascade Highway
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Continue on Avon Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burlington Boulevard
2255 ft · 44 sec · North Burlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue
1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
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Continue on State Route 20
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Turn right onto R Avenue
1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concrete and Anacortes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Cascades Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cascades Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concrete and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concrete to Anacortes?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Sedro-Woolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Concrete and 22.7 miles from Anacortes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concrete and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.
Stop Ideas Near Sedro-Woolley
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 Sedro-Woolley.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concrete and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 39.69 mi (63.87 km).
#1 Concrete
Town in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 743 |
| Coordinates | 48.5392800, -121.7462500 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
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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