How far is Lake Cavanaugh, WA from Burlington, WA?
The driving distance from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Burlington, WA is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Skagit County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Cavanaugh and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Cavanaugh and Burlington.
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Start on East Tree Bark Lane
96 m · 16 sec · East Tree Bark Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Shore Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · West Shore Drive
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Continue on West Shore Drive
35 m · 5 sec · West Shore Drive
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Turn right onto South Shore Drive
1 km · 2 min · South Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 17 min · Lake Cavanaugh Road
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Turn right onto State Route 9
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward College Way
50 m · 3 sec · College Way
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Exit the roundabout onto College Way
543 ft · 10 sec · College Way
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Continue on East College Way
3.4 mi · 8 min · East College Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
2060 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 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 Lake Cavanaugh and Burlington.
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.
Lake Cavanaugh Road
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Cavanaugh and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Cavanaugh to Burlington?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Lake Cavanaugh and 15.1 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Lake Cavanaugh and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Cavanaugh and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 17.37 mi (27.95 km).
#1 Lake Cavanaugh
Lake Cavanaugh is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.3262200, -122.0209800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: East Fairhaven Avenue (-122.325441, 48.475516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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