How far is Seattle, WA from Brier, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Brier, WA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.94 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.61 mi
20.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.61 mi
Kilometers
20.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.94 mi
Kilometers
25.66 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brier
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Brier
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Seattle
8 mi
00h 12m
To Brier
8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Brier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Brier.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    916 ft · 39 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto University Street

    653 ft · 26 sec · University Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North

    1631 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    12 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 236th Street Southwest, Mountlake Terrace

    1746 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 236th Street Southwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 236th Street Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cedar Way

    1802 ft · 36 sec · Cedar Way

  10. 10

    Continue on 44th Avenue West

    795 ft · 21 sec · 44th Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 228th Street Southwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · 228th Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brier Road

    2701 ft · 1 min · Brier Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brier Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Brier.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
12.3 mi · 77%
236th Street Southwest
1.47 mi · 9%
228th Street Southwest
0.84 mi · 5%
Brier Road
0.51 mi · 3%
Cedar Way
0.34 mi · 2%
4th Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight right

12 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 12m from Seattle
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Brier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Brier?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8 miles from Seattle and 8 miles from Brier.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Brier.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Brier. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.3 km).

Seattle

#1 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Brier

#2 Brier

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population6,955
Coordinates47.7845400, -122.2742900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Brier (-122.27429, 47.78454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.86
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.93 $5.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $5.77 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $5.47 $3.06 $6.12

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Brier. The current time is 00:14:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.