How far is Kent, WA from Burlington, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Burlington, WA is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Burlington.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Willis Street
1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton
2343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
47 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Anacortes, Burlington
2340 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue
1241 ft · 30 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
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Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard
1415 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Fairhaven Avenue
2469 ft · 1 min · East Fairhaven Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fairhaven Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
47 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kent and Partly Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Burlington?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 41.8 miles from Kent and 41.8 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.44 one way or $30.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kent and Partly Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 75.76 mi (121.92 km).
#1 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,543 |
| Coordinates | 48.4756600, -122.3254400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-122.32544, 48.47566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $15.44 | $30.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.42 | $32.85 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
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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