How far is Machias, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Machias, WA to Seattle, WA is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Machias and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Machias and Seattle.
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Start on Division Street
91 m · 17 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto South Machias Road
3014 ft · 1 min · South Machias Road
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Turn right onto Machias Cutoff
1265 ft · 36 sec · Machias Cutoff
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Turn left onto Williams Road
2390 ft · 48 sec · Williams Road
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Continue on 20th Street Southeast
3.1 mi · 6 min · 20th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp straight toward US 2 West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
717 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle
2143 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 35 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 Machias and Seattle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Machias 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 Machias to Seattle?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Machias and 17.8 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Machias and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake
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 Martha Lake.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
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Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Machias and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).
#1 Machias
Situated in Snohomish County at an elevation of 118 feet, this census-designated place lies along the Pilchuck River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9814900, -122.0459600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
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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