How far is Seattle, WA from Edmonds, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Edmonds, WA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Edmonds.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Edmonds.
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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
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds
1608 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way
2.6 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Main Street
12 m · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
8 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto 5th Avenue North
8 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Edmonds.
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
11.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Edmonds.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Edmonds?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 8.6 miles from Seattle and 8.6 miles from Edmonds.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Edmonds.
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 Edmonds. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 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 Edmonds
A city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 42,515 |
| Coordinates | 47.8106500, -122.3773600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edmonds (-122.37736, 47.81065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
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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