How far is Marysville, WA from Cottage Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Cottage Lake, WA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Cottage Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Cottage Lake.
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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
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
1012 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Duvall, Northeast 195th Street
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast North Woodinville Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast North Woodinville Way
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Continue on Northeast Woodinville Duvall Road
3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Woodinville Duvall Road
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Turn right onto Avondale Road Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Avondale Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 159th Street
1078 ft · 1 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn sharp left onto 195th Place Northeast
127 m · 18 sec · 195th Place Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 195th Place Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Cottage Lake.
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
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Marysville and Chance Light Rain near Cottage Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Cottage Lake?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 15 miles from Marysville and 15 miles from Cottage Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Marysville and Chance Light Rain near Cottage Lake.
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
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Cottage Lake. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.99 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 Cottage Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 22,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.7442700, -122.0773500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Lake (-122.07735, 47.74427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 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 25m |
| 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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
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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