How far is Ferndale, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, WA to Auburn, WA is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.67 mi
02h 03m
Flight
107.66 mi
173.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.66 mi
Kilometers
173.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.67 mi
Kilometers
197.42 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 9:54 AM PDT
Return by in Ferndale
Thu, Apr 30, 11:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-30T07:50
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 9:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
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
North Marysville
WA

Census designated place

From Ferndale
60.5 mi
01h 02m
To Auburn
62.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ferndale and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest

    1448 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest

    2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto C Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
80.2 mi · 65%
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 23%
Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 8%
C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 1%
15th Street Northwest
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Marysville
01h 02m from Ferndale
Leave By
2:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ferndale and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ferndale to Auburn?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

North Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Ferndale and 62.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ferndale and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near North Marysville

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Stanwood station

22 mi away
27111 Florence Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

30 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

30 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 107.66 mi (173.26 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population15,531
Coordinates48.8465000, -122.5910100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.59096, 48.846559)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.32
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.66 $45.32
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.11 $48.21
Premium $5.77 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.47 $23.67 $47.34

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferndale and Auburn. The current time is 07:50:23.

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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.