How far is Seattle, WA from Mountlake Terrace, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Mountlake Terrace, WA is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Mountlake Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Mountlake Terrace.
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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
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 236th Street Southwest, Mountlake Terrace
1746 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto 236th Street Southwest
1634 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 56th Avenue West
1209 ft · 40 sec · 56th Avenue West
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Mountlake Terrace.
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
12 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Mountlake Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Mountlake Terrace?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 6.8 miles from Seattle and 6.8 miles from Mountlake Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.51 one way or $5.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Mountlake Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Shoreline City Hall
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 Mountlake Terrace. Straight-line distance: 12.62 mi (20.31 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 Mountlake Terrace
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,315 |
| Coordinates | 47.7881500, -122.3087400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountlake Terrace (-122.30874, 47.78815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
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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