How far is Seattle, WA from Maplewood, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Maplewood, WA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Maplewood.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
1783 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Stinson Avenue
3222 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stinson Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
990 ft · 30 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harborview Drive
26 m · 5 sec · Harborview Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Harborview Drive
1923 ft · 45 sec · Harborview Drive
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Continue on North Harborview Drive
1760 ft · 39 sec · North Harborview Drive
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Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
2949 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
3115 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest
24 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · 144th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Southeast 160th Street
3199 ft · 2 min · Southeast 160th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 14th Avenue Northwest
606 ft · 17 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Maplewood.
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.
Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Seattle and 25.3 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.33 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 Maplewood
Located in Pierce County at an approximate elevation of 269 feet, this Washington state community sits near the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4017600, -122.5570700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-122.55707, 47.40176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $5.44 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $13.05 | $26.11 |
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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