How far is Hockinson, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Hockinson, WA to Seattle, WA is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.27 mi
02h 51m
Flight
129.29 mi
208.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.29 mi
Kilometers
208.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.27 mi
Kilometers
267.58 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM PDT
Return by in Hockinson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hockinson
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hockinson
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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Hockinson
83.3 mi
01h 25m
To Seattle
83 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hockinson and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · Northeast 182nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Northeast 159th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Caples Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Caples Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue

    1472 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 154th Street

    1565 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 154th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 112th Avenue

    578 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 156th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast 92nd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    123.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    31.9 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  20. 20

    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 Hockinson 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
156 mi · 94%
Northeast 179th Street
4.02 mi · 2%
Northeast 159th Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 156th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Northeast Caples Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 20m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 25m from Hockinson
Leave By
12:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hockinson and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hockinson to Seattle?

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Hockinson and 83 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 12:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.72 one way or $61.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hockinson and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords Prairie, 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 Fords Prairie.

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hockinson and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 129.29 mi (208.08 km).

Hockinson

#1 Hockinson

Census designated place

Population4,771
Coordinates45.7378900, -122.4870400
Altitude94
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: (-122.487108, 45.737888)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.21 L · about $30.72
Round trip
$61.44
11.74 gal · 44.42 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.72 $61.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.68 $65.36
Premium $5.77 $33.88 $67.75
Diesel $5.47 $32.09 $64.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hockinson and Seattle. The current time is 22:14:31.

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.