How far is Seattle, WA from Arlington, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Arlington, WA is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Arlington.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
916 ft · 39 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto University Street
653 ft · 26 sec · University Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North
1631 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
42.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
940 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1650 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street
599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
38 m · 4 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 Seattle and Arlington.
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 North
Merge slight right
42.5 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Arlington?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Seattle and 23.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 42.04 mi (67.66 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arlington
City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,068 |
| Coordinates | 48.1987100, -122.1251400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-122.12514, 48.19871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
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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