How far is Marysville, WA from Mercer Island, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Mercer Island, WA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.41 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.31 mi
53.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.31 mi
Kilometers
53.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.41 mi
Kilometers
61.82 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mercer Island
Wed, Jun 3, 8:01 AM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Wed, Jun 3, 8:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-06-03T07:08
Arrive Mercer Island
Wed, Jun 3, 8:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Brier
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Marysville
19.2 mi
00h 26m
To Mercer Island
19.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Mercer Island.

  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

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    964 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Bellevue Way, Seattle, Mercer Island

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Seattle, Mercer Island

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2593 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East Mercer Way

    1561 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Mercer Way

    101 m · 11 sec · East Mercer Way

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Southeast 36th Street

    2214 ft · 1 min · Southeast 36th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gallagher Hill Road

    1478 ft · 43 sec · Gallagher Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast 40th Street

    1344 ft · 46 sec · Southeast 40th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 86th Avenue Southeast

    1325 ft · 53 sec · 86th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast 42nd Street

    539 ft · 24 sec · Southeast 42nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 42nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 49%
I 5
15.5 mi · 40%
I 90 West
1.33 mi · 3%
State Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
I 90
0.48 mi · 1%
Southeast 36th Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Keep slight right

17.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brier
00h 26m from Marysville
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Marysville and Mostly Cloudy near Mercer Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Mercer Island?

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Brier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Marysville and 19.2 miles from Mercer Island.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Marysville and Mostly Cloudy near Mercer Island.

Stop Ideas Near Brier

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brier, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

9 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

21 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

22 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Mercer Island. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Mercer Island

#2 Mercer Island

Island in the United States of America

Population25,912
Coordinates47.5706500, -122.2220700
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Marysville (-122.17708, 48.05176)
End: Mercer Island (-122.22207, 47.57065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.23
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.12 $14.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $5.77 $7.85 $15.70
Diesel $5.47 $7.44 $14.87

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Mercer Island. The current time is 07:08:21.

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.