How far is Marysville, WA from Carnation, WA?
The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Carnation, WA is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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
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City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Carnation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Carnation.
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Start on State Avenue
2860 ft · 1 min · State Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 529
21 m · 1 sec · State Route 529
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 529
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 529
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
1141 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee
2047 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North Lewis Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Lewis Street
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Continue on State Route 203
837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203
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Continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Turn straight
41 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast
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Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
30 m · 2 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Continue on Tolt Avenue
1428 ft · 50 sec · Tolt Avenue
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Turn left onto Entwistle Street
22 m · 3 sec · Entwistle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Entwistle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Carnation.
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.
US 2 East
Merge slight left
13.3 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.
Sunny leaving Marysville and Sunny near Carnation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Carnation?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Marysville and 19.1 miles from Carnation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marysville and Sunny near Carnation.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Carnation. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 km).
#1 Marysville
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 71,392 |
| Coordinates | 48.0517600, -122.1770800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carnation (-121.91401, 47.64788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
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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