How far is John Sam Lake, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from John Sam Lake, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between John Sam Lake and Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between John Sam Lake and Lake Stevens.
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Start on the route
21 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto 125th Place Northwest
599 ft · 27 sec · 125th Place Northwest
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Turn right onto 12th Avenue Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · 12th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 140th Street Northwest
2.7 mi · 5 min · 140th Street Northwest
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Continue on Stimson Road
1854 ft · 48 sec · Stimson Road
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Turn right onto 34th Avenue Northeast
1.4 km · 1 min · 34th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Quil Ceda Boulevard
29 m · 2 sec · Quil Ceda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Quil Ceda Boulevard
2938 ft · 1 min · Quil Ceda Boulevard
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Turn left onto 116th Street Northeast
1276 ft · 31 sec · 116th Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1701 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville, Tulalip
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 528 East: Marysville
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on 64th Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 5 min · 64th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 92
2964 ft · 1 min · State Route 92
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92
26 m · 5 sec · State Route 92
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92
31 m · 6 sec · State Route 92
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
1393 ft · 38 sec · State Route 92
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Turn right onto Grade Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Grade Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartford Drive
115 m · 17 sec · Hartford Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between John Sam Lake and Lake Stevens.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
2.77 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving John Sam Lake and Chance Light Rain near Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from John Sam Lake to Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from John Sam Lake and 8.1 miles from Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around John Sam Lake and Chance Light Rain near Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Marysville
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 Marysville.
Everett Station
Stanwood station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between John Sam Lake and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 10.64 mi (17.12 km).
#1 John Sam Lake
John Sam Lake is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.1092600, -122.2459800 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-122.063864, 48.015168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $5.23 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
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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