How far is Seattle, WA from Maltby, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Maltby, WA is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Maltby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Maltby.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Everett, Renton
858 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Everett
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Paradise Lake Road
106 m · 10 sec · Paradise Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Yew Way
985 ft · 25 sec · Yew Way
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Turn left onto Maltby Road
139 m · 18 sec · Maltby Road
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Turn sharp right onto Broadway Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Maltby.
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.
WA 520
Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
6.78 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Maltby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Maltby?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Seattle and 12.2 miles from Maltby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Maltby.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkland.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Edmonds station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Maltby. Straight-line distance: 17.1 mi (27.52 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 Maltby
Census designated place
| Population | 10,830 |
| Coordinates | 47.8051000, -122.1131800 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maltby (-122.11318, 47.8051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
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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