How far is Fox Island, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Fox Island, WA to Seattle, WA is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
49.59 mi
01h 01m
Flight
28.17 mi
45.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.59 mi
Kilometers
79.81 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Tue, May 26, 7:54 AM PDT
Return by in Fox Island
Tue, May 26, 8:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Island
2026-05-26T06:52
Arrive Seattle
Tue, May 26, 7:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Island
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
Milton
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Fox Island
25 mi
00h 30m
To Seattle
24.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Island and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Island and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Lane

    2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fox Drive

    2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fox Island Bridge

    1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Warren Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Warren Drive Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest

    2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 40th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    139 m · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1427 ft · 31 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 56th Street Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Olympic Drive

    3146 ft · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1859 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    31.9 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Island and Seattle.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32.3 mi · 65%
WA 16 East
9.26 mi · 19%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.04 mi · 2%
Warren Drive Northwest
1.02 mi · 2%
Island Boulevard
0.96 mi · 2%
56th Street Northwest
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

31.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 30m from Fox Island
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fox Island 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 Fox Island to Seattle?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Fox Island and 24.5 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fox Island and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 6 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.6 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

8 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

24 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

41 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Island and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 km).

Fox Island

#1 Fox Island

Census designated place in Washington, United States

Population3,633
Coordinates47.2514900, -122.6290200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Avenue Court Fox Island (-122.628486, 47.252155)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.32
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.16 $18.32
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $5.77 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.47 $9.57 $19.13

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Island and Seattle. The current time is 06:52:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.