How far is Langley, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Langley, WA to Seattle, WA is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
35.59 mi
01h 08m
Flight
30.17 mi
48.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.59 mi
Kilometers
57.27 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM PDT
Return by in Langley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Langley
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
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 Langley
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
Alderwood Manor
WA

Census designated place

From Langley
18 mi
00h 34m
To Seattle
17.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Langley and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Langley and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Avenue

    1404 ft · 50 sec · Cascade Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Camano Avenue

    2199 ft · 1 min · Camano Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Langley Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Langley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 525

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 525

  5. 5

    Continue on 2

    125 m · 9 sec · 2

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ferry Dock

    61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock

  7. 7

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2190 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    897 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Street

    889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Langley and Seattle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
16.2 mi · 45%
Mukilteo Speedway
8.16 mi · 23%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3.39 mi · 10%
Langley Road
2.89 mi · 8%
State Route 525
2.65 mi · 7%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alderwood Manor
00h 34m from Langley
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Langley and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Langley to Seattle?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Langley and 17.6 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Langley and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alderwood Manor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alderwood Manor.

RAIL

Edmonds station

8 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

24 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Langley and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 30.17 mi (48.56 km).

Langley

#1 Langley

City in British Columbia

Population1,148
Coordinates48.0400900, -122.4062600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Cascade Avenue (-122.406224, 48.040108)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.96 $13.92
Premium $5.77 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.47 $6.83 $13.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Langley and Seattle. The current time is 04:00:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.