How far is Marysville, WA from Vashon, WA?
The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Vashon, WA is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Vashon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Vashon.
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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
34.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
2068 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street
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Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
3.4 mi · 20 min · Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
888 ft · 1 min · Ferry Dock
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Turn right onto 103rd Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 103rd Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · Vashon Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest Bank Road
49 m · 7 sec · Southwest Bank Road
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Turn right onto 98th Place Southwest
8 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Vashon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Marysville and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Vashon?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Marysville and 25.3 miles from Vashon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Marysville and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreline
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 Shoreline.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Vashon. Straight-line distance: 43.78 mi (70.46 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 Vashon
Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,624 |
| Coordinates | 47.4473200, -122.4598500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vashon (-122.45985, 47.44732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
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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