How far is North Puyallup, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from North Puyallup, WA to Seattle, WA is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Puyallup and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Puyallup and Seattle.
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Start on the route
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Avenue East
1166 ft · 31 sec · Valley Avenue East
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Continue on Valley Avenue Northeast
1807 ft · 46 sec · Valley Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto North Meridian
2225 ft · 54 sec · North Meridian
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
3.4 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Enchanted Parkway South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South
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Turn right onto State Route 18
156 m · 12 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street
1359 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Puyallup and Seattle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
23 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving North Puyallup and Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Puyallup to Seattle?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from North Puyallup and 14.8 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around North Puyallup and Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Puyallup and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.57 km).
#1 North Puyallup
Located in the Puyallup River valley of Pierce County, Washington, at an elevation of 52 feet, this community lies just north of the city of Puyallup.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2067700, -122.2823400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.44 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $6.40 | $12.79 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
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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