How far is Lake Forest Park, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Lake Forest Park, WA to Seattle, WA is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 20m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Forest Park and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest Park and Seattle.
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Start on Ballinger Way Northeast
1325 ft · 40 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Bothell Way Northeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bothell Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 145th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Northeast 145th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 5th Avenue Northeast
41 m · 3 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 5th Avenue Northeast
22 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Northeast 145th Street
119 m · 10 sec · Northeast 145th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 5 South
68 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 5 South
1860 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street
897 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Union Street
889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 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 Lake Forest Park and Seattle.
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
8.25 mi · 00h 10m
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 Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest Park to Seattle?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Lake Forest Park and 6.3 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lake Forest Park and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Shoreline City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shoreline.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Forest Park and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 10.67 mi (17.17 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 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
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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