How far is Hamilton, WA from Issaquah, WA?

The driving distance from Hamilton, WA to Issaquah, WA is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.53 mi
02h 05m
Flight
68.53 mi
110.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.53 mi
Kilometers
110.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.53 mi
Kilometers
150.52 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Issaquah
Fri, Nov 6, 12:13 PM PST
Return by in Hamilton
Fri, Nov 6, 2:19 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-11-06T10:08
Arrive Issaquah
Fri, Nov 6, 12:13 PM PST
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM PST

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

Leave by
2:18 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
9:30 PM PST
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 Hamilton
46.7 mi
01h 02m
To Issaquah
46.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM PST
Wind
8 to 13 mph ESE
Destination
55°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM PST
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Issaquah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Issaquah.

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Cumberland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    140 m · 22 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Petit Street

    2469 ft · 2 min · Petit Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Petit Street

    119 m · 22 sec · Petit Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cascades Highway

    11 mi · 15 min · North Cascades Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Moore Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Moore Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Moore Street

    32 m · 2 sec · West Moore Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto West Moore Street

    620 ft · 13 sec · West Moore Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Borseth Street

    905 ft · 22 sec · Borseth Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Borseth Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Borseth Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Borseth Street

    126 m · 10 sec · Borseth Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Cascades Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Cascades Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cascade Highway

    2147 ft · 1 min · Cascade Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Avon Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burlington Boulevard

    2255 ft · 44 sec · North Burlington Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 20

    1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    2476 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Issaquah City Center, Front Street

    90 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Front Street North

    1 km · 2 min · Front Street North

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Sunset Way

    967 ft · 35 sec · East Sunset Way

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sunset Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Issaquah.

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
47.4 mi · 51%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 20%
North Cascades Highway
14.7 mi · 16%
I 90 East
7.16 mi · 8%
Moore Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Front Street North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Merge slight left

46.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Marysville
01h 02m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:18 PM PST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hamilton and Light Rain near Issaquah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Issaquah?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 46.7 miles from Hamilton and 46.9 miles from Issaquah.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hamilton and Light Rain near Issaquah.

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 Hamilton and Issaquah. Straight-line distance: 68.53 mi (110.29 km).

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#1 Hamilton

Town in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population310
Coordinates48.5215000, -121.9893100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Issaquah

#2 Issaquah

A city in King County, Washington.

Population39,681
Coordinates47.5301000, -122.0326200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-121.98931, 48.5215)
End: Issaquah (-122.03262, 47.5301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.83
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.13 $16.92 $33.83
Mid-grade $5.42 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $5.67 $18.72 $37.45
Diesel $7.24 $23.91 $47.81

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Issaquah. The current time is 10:08:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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