How far is Seattle, WA from Central Park, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Central Park, WA is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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 the state of Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Central Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Central Park.
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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
94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3180 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
45 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
589 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way
93 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
30.4 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right
29.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2448 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Olympic Highway
15 mi · 19 min · Olympic Highway
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Continue on Olympic Highway
1686 ft · 35 sec · Olympic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olympic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Central Park.
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 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
30.4 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Seattle and Partly Sunny near Central Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Central Park?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Seattle and 51.9 miles from Central Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seattle and Partly Sunny near Central Park.
Stop Ideas Near DuPont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Steilacoom Town Of Firsts
Lakewood City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DuPont.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Central Park. Straight-line distance: 77.3 mi (124.4 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 Central Park
Public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
| Population | 2,685 |
| Coordinates | 46.9734300, -123.6923900 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Park (-123.69239, 46.97343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $20.38 | $40.75 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
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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