How far is Seattle, WA from Bothell East, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Bothell East, WA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Bothell East.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Bothell East.
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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
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
3166 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 527: Bothell, Mill Creek
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 527 North: Mill Creek
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn right onto Maltby Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maltby Road
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Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast
2097 ft · 53 sec · 39th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 209th Place Southeast
793 ft · 40 sec · 209th Place Southeast
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Turn left onto 37th Avenue Southeast
127 m · 18 sec · 37th Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 37th Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Bothell East.
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 right
16.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Bothell East.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Bothell East?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Seattle and 11.9 miles from Bothell East.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Bothell East.
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.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Bothell East. Straight-line distance: 15.44 mi (24.85 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 Bothell East
This suburban area in Snohomish County is situated east of Interstate 405, characterized by its rolling hills and proximity to the Sammamish River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8063100, -122.1842700 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Bothell East (-122.18427, 47.80631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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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