How far is Marysville, WA from Covington, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Covington, WA is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.03 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.99 mi
77.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.99 mi
Kilometers
77.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.03 mi
Kilometers
88.56 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Mon, May 4, 1:12 PM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Mon, May 4, 2:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-05-04T11:54
Arrive Covington
Mon, May 4, 1:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marysville
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
Kirkland
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Marysville
27.5 mi
00h 39m
To Covington
27.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Covington.

  1. 1

    Start on State Avenue

    2860 ft · 1 min · State Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 529

    21 m · 1 sec · State Route 529

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 529

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 529

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    25.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 515 South: Talbot Road South

    2489 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Talbot Road South

    1116 ft · 31 sec · Talbot Road South

  11. 11

    Continue on Benson Drive South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Benson Drive South

  12. 12

    Continue on 108th Avenue Southeast

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 108th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 208th Street

    2563 ft · 57 sec · Southeast 208th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 272nd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast 272nd Street

    590 ft · 21 sec · Southeast 272nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 272nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Covington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
27.3 mi · 50%
I 5
15.5 mi · 28%
116th Avenue Southeast
3.38 mi · 6%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.25 mi · 4%
108th Avenue Southeast
2.19 mi · 4%
Benson Drive South
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Keep slight right

25.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkland
00h 39m from Marysville
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marysville and Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Covington?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Marysville and 27.5 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marysville and Sunny near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirkland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Shoreline City Hall
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Shoreline City Hall

Shoreline , WA
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkland.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

13 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

13 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Edmonds station

19 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Tukwila station

25 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

City in Washington, United States

Population21,581
Coordinates47.3581800, -122.1221600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Marysville (-122.17708, 48.05176)
End: Covington (-122.12216, 47.35818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $10.15
Round trip
$20.30
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.15 $20.30
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.80 $21.60
Premium $5.77 $11.20 $22.39
Diesel $5.47 $10.61 $21.21

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Covington. The current time is 11:54:05.

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.