How far is John Sam Lake, WA from Mountlake Terrace, WA?
The driving distance from John Sam Lake, WA to Mountlake Terrace, WA is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between John Sam Lake and Mountlake Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between John Sam Lake and Mountlake Terrace.
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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
22.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mountlake Terrace
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
1839 ft · 1 min · 220th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 56th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 56th Avenue West
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Turn right
22 m · 5 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 John Sam Lake and Mountlake Terrace.
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
22.6 mi · 00h 28m
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 Mountlake Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from John Sam Lake to Mountlake Terrace?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from John Sam Lake and 15.1 miles from Mountlake Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around John Sam Lake and Chance Light Rain near Mountlake Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between John Sam Lake and Mountlake Terrace. Straight-line distance: 22.38 mi (36.01 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 Mountlake Terrace
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,315 |
| Coordinates | 47.7881500, -122.3087400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.308737, 47.788086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
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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