How far is Marysville, WA from Poulsbo, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Poulsbo, WA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
77.99 mi
02h 21m
Flight
30.81 mi
49.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.81 mi
Kilometers
49.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.99 mi
Kilometers
125.51 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poulsbo
Sun, May 17, 12:12 PM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Sun, May 17, 2:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-05-17T09:51
Arrive Poulsbo
Sun, May 17, 12:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Marysville
39 mi
01h 10m
To Poulsbo
39 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 17 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.9 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way

    784 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge

    2068 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  13. 13

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward WA 16 West: Bremerton

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 16 Southwest

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16 Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    15.3 mi · 19 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Finn Hill Road

    1793 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest Finn Hill Road

    2563 ft · 1 min · Northwest Finn Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way

    1043 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Lindvig Way

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    1651 ft · 1 min · Front Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jensen Way Northeast

    3162 ft · 2 min · Jensen Way Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5
35.2 mi · 45%
State Highway 3 Northwest
15.3 mi · 20%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi · 9%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 6%
State Highway 16 Southwest
3.72 mi · 5%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
01h 10m from Marysville
Leave By
1:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Marysville and Sunny near Poulsbo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Marysville and 39 miles from Poulsbo.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 1:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Marysville and Sunny near Poulsbo.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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 Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.1 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 10.1 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 10.1 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 Seattle.

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Poulsbo. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.58 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

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

#2 Poulsbo

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Population11,211
Coordinates47.7359300, -122.6465400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Marysville (-122.17708, 48.05176)
End: Poulsbo (-122.64654, 47.73593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $5.77 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.47 $15.03 $30.07

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Poulsbo. The current time is 09:51:30.

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.