How far is Marysville, WA from Gig Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Gig Harbor, WA is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
77.21 mi
01h 38m
Flight
53.33 mi
85.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.33 mi
Kilometers
85.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.26 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gig Harbor
Mon, Jun 1, 2:56 PM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-06-01T13:17
Arrive Gig Harbor
Mon, Jun 1, 2:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
White Center
WA

Census designated place

From Marysville
38.6 mi
00h 49m
To Gig Harbor
38.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Gig Harbor.

  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

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center

    1783 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pioneer Way

    1 km · 1 min · Pioneer Way

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harborview Drive

    57 m · 5 sec · Harborview Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harborview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5
65.7 mi · 85%
WA 16 West
9.87 mi · 13%
Pioneer Way
0.65 mi · 1%
State Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
0.34 mi
Harborview Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5

Merge slight left

64.1 mi · 01h 20m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Center
00h 49m from Marysville
Leave By
3:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Gig Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Gig Harbor?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Marysville and 38.6 miles from Gig Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 3:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Gig Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near White Center

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 White Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.5 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Gig Harbor. Straight-line distance: 53.33 mi (85.82 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Gig Harbor

#2 Gig Harbor

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population10,873
Coordinates47.3292600, -122.5801300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Marysville (-122.17708, 48.05176)
End: Gig Harbor (-122.58013, 47.32926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $14.23
Round trip
$28.47
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.23 $28.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $5.77 $15.70 $31.39
Diesel $5.47 $14.87 $29.74

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Gig Harbor. The current time is 13:17:58.

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.