How far is Seattle, WA from Freeland, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Freeland, WA is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.23 mi
01h 17m
Flight
29.29 mi
47.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.29 mi
Kilometers
47.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.23 mi
Kilometers
63.13 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Freeland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Martha Lake
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
19.6 mi
00h 38m
To Freeland
19.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 525 North: Alderwood Mall Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  17. 17

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 525

    8.8 mi · 14 min · State Route 525

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Scott Road

    1302 ft · 36 sec · Scott Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1760 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
16.5 mi · 42%
State Route 525
8.79 mi · 22%
WA 525 North
6.44 mi · 16%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 8%
Mukilteo Speedway
1.93 mi · 5%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martha Lake
00h 38m from Seattle
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Freeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Seattle and 19.6 miles from Freeland.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Freeland.

Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

12 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

20 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

20 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.13 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
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#2 Freeland

Situated on the southern portion of Whidbey Island in Island County at an elevation of 108 feet, this unincorporated community lies at the head of Holmes Harbor.

Population0
Coordinates48.0095400, -122.5259800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Freeland (-122.52598, 48.00954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.00
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $7.50 $15.00
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.89 $15.78
Premium $5.98 $8.25 $16.50
Diesel $7.29 $10.06 $20.13

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Freeland. The current time is 13:21:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.