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

The driving distance from Mercer Island, WA to Marysville, WA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
38.86 mi
00h 49m
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
38.86 mi
Kilometers
62.54 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marysville
Wed, Jun 3, 7:09 AM PDT
Return by in Mercer Island
Wed, Jun 3, 7:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mercer Island
2026-06-03T06:19
Arrive Marysville
Wed, Jun 3, 7:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mercer Island
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
North Creek
WA

Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

From Mercer Island
19.4 mi
00h 24m
To Marysville
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 42nd Street

    539 ft · 28 sec · Southeast 42nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 86th Avenue Southeast

    1325 ft · 49 sec · 86th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast 40th Street

    1344 ft · 44 sec · Southeast 40th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gallagher Hill Road

    1478 ft · 41 sec · Gallagher Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 36th Street

    2209 ft · 1 min · Southeast 36th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East

    1819 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Channel Bridge

    2894 ft · 41 sec · East Channel Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Everett, Renton

    2502 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Everett

    3017 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville

    1114 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
19 mi · 49%
I 5 North
16.7 mi · 43%
East Channel Bridge
0.55 mi · 1%
I 405
0.47 mi · 1%
Southeast 36th Street
0.42 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Creek
00h 24m from Mercer Island
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mercer Island and Mostly Cloudy near Marysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

North Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Mercer Island and 19.4 miles from Marysville.

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 5.5 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Creek, 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 North Creek.

RAIL

Edmonds station

15 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

16 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

16 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

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

Mercer Island

#1 Mercer Island

Island in the United States of America

Population25,912
Coordinates47.5706500, -122.2220700
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Marysville

#2 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast 42nd Street (-122.222067, 47.570945)
End: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.63 $15.25
Premium $5.77 $7.91 $15.81
Diesel $5.47 $7.49 $14.98

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 Mercer Island and Marysville. The current time is 06:19:48.

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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.