How far is Granite Falls, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Granite Falls, WA to Seattle, WA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.44 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.06 mi
59.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.06 mi
Kilometers
59.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.44 mi
Kilometers
69.91 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM PDT
Return by in Granite Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Falls
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Falls
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
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Granite Falls
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Seattle
21.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Falls and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Granite Avenue

    32 m · 4 sec · North Granite Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stanley Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Stanley Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    41 m · 6 sec · State Route 92

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 92

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 92

    25 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 92

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    2963 ft · 1 min · State Route 92

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 9

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 204

    11 m · 1 sec · State Route 204

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 204

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 2 West: Everett

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue

    717 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    897 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Union Street

    889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1343 ft · 56 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 Granite Falls 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
28.2 mi · 65%
State Route 92
7.27 mi · 17%
US 2 West
2.27 mi · 5%
State Route 204
2.19 mi · 5%
State Route 9
1.74 mi · 4%
West Stanley Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 27m from Granite Falls
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls to Seattle?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Granite Falls and 21.8 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Granite Falls and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mill Creek, 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 Mill Creek.

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 37.06 mi (59.65 km).

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#1 Granite Falls

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates48.0839900, -121.9687400
Altitude124
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: (-121.968827, 48.084007)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.01
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.01 $16.01
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $5.77 $8.83 $17.66
Diesel $5.47 $8.36 $16.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Falls and Seattle. The current time is 01:59:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.