How far is Seattle, WA from Meadowdale, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Meadowdale, WA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Meadowdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Meadowdale.
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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
13 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 220th Street Southwest
1684 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
1 mi · 3 min · 220th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 76th Avenue West
3.5 mi · 9 min · 76th Avenue West
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Continue on 75th Place West
719 ft · 33 sec · 75th Place West
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Turn right onto 162nd Street Southwest
134 m · 20 sec · 162nd Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 74th Place West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Meadowdale.
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
13 mi · 00h 16m
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 Cloudy then Light Rain leaving Seattle and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Meadowdale?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 9.4 miles from Seattle and 9.4 miles from Meadowdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain around Seattle and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowdale.
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 Meadowdale. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.43 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 Meadowdale
Situated in Snohomish County, Washington, near the eastern shore of Puget Sound at an approximate elevation of 92 feet, this census-designated place is primarily a residential community surrounding the city of Edmonds.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8528700, -122.3334700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowdale (-122.33347, 47.85287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $5.09 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.38 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $7.22 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
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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