How far is Lake Forest Park, WA from Marysville, WA?
The driving distance from Lake Forest Park, WA to Marysville, WA is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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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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Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Forest Park and Marysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest Park and Marysville.
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Start on Ballinger Way Northeast
1403 ft · 40 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Continue on Ballinger Way Northeast
2955 ft · 1 min · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Continue on Lake Ballinger Way
711 ft · 15 sec · Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on Ballinger Way Northeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North: Vancouver BC
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville
1114 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto State Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Forest Park and Marysville.
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 North
Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Forest Park and Light Rain Likely near Marysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest Park to Marysville?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Lake Forest Park and 12 miles from Marysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lake Forest Park and Light Rain Likely near Marysville.
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
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Forest Park and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 20.94 mi (33.7 km).
#1 Lake Forest Park
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.7567600, -122.2809600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marysville
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 71,392 |
| Coordinates | 48.0517600, -122.1770800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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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