How far is Lyman, WA from Anacortes, WA?
The driving distance from Lyman, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyman and Anacortes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyman and Anacortes.
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Start on the route
47 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
95 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Prevdell Street
981 ft · 49 sec · Prevdell Street
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Turn left onto North Cascades Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · North Cascades Highway
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Continue on Moore Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Moore Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Moore Street
32 m · 2 sec · West Moore Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Moore Street
620 ft · 13 sec · West Moore Street
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Continue on Borseth Street
905 ft · 22 sec · Borseth Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Borseth Street
29 m · 2 sec · Borseth Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Borseth Street
126 m · 10 sec · Borseth Street
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Continue on North Cascades Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Cascades Highway
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Continue on Cascade Highway
2147 ft · 1 min · Cascade Highway
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Continue on Avon Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burlington Boulevard
2255 ft · 44 sec · North Burlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue
1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
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Continue on State Route 20
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Turn right onto R Avenue
1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyman and Anacortes.
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.
State Route 20
Continue on State Route 20
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lyman and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lyman to Anacortes?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Lyman and 15.3 miles from Anacortes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lyman and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.6 km).
#1 Lyman
Human settlement in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 475 |
| Coordinates | 48.5270500, -122.0618200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
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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