How far is Kent, WA from Machias, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Machias, WA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.29 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.41 mi
68.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.41 mi
Kilometers
68.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.29 mi
Kilometers
77.71 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Machias
Thu, Oct 15, 5:39 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 6:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T16:30
Arrive Machias
Thu, Oct 15, 5:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
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
Kirkland
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Kent
24.1 mi
00h 34m
To Machias
24.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Machias.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Machias.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Willis Street

    1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton

    2343 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Lake Stevens Road

    12 m · 1 sec · South Lake Stevens Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Lake Stevens Road

    3194 ft · 1 min · South Lake Stevens Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Williams Road

    2390 ft · 49 sec · Williams Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Machias Cutoff

    1265 ft · 36 sec · Machias Cutoff

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Machias Road

    3014 ft · 1 min · South Machias Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Division Street

    91 m · 13 sec · Division Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Machias.

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
20.5 mi · 42%
State Route 9
13.9 mi · 29%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 12%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 5%
20th Street Southeast
1.11 mi · 2%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkland
00h 34m from Kent
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Machias.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Machias?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Kent and 24.2 miles from Machias.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Machias.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirkland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Shoreline City Hall
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Shoreline City Hall

Shoreline , WA
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkland.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

13 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

13 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Edmonds station

19 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Tukwila station

25 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Machias. Straight-line distance: 42.41 mi (68.26 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Machias

Situated in Snohomish County at an elevation of 118 feet, this census-designated place lies along the Pilchuck River valley.

Population0
Coordinates47.9814900, -122.0459600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Machias (-122.04596, 47.98149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $5.72 $9.72 $19.44
Premium $5.98 $10.16 $20.32
Diesel $7.29 $12.40 $24.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Machias. The current time is 16:30:41.

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.