How far is Freeland, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Freeland, WA to Seattle, WA is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeland and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeland and Seattle.
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Start on Main Street
1760 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Scott Road
1302 ft · 40 sec · Scott Road
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Turn left onto State Route 525
8.8 mi · 14 min · State Route 525
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Continue on 2
125 m · 9 sec · 2
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Turn right onto Ferry Dock
61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock
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Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
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Continue straight
2190 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard
1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Take the exit slight right toward Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 20 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 Freeland and Seattle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 Freeland and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freeland to Seattle?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Freeland and 19.3 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freeland and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake
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 Martha Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeland and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.13 km).
#1 Freeland
Situated on the southern portion of Whidbey Island in Island County at an elevation of 108 feet, this unincorporated community lies at the head of Holmes Harbor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.0095400, -122.5259800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.44 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
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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