How far is Seattle, WA from Mukilteo, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Mukilteo, WA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Mukilteo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Mukilteo.
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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
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 525 North: Alderwood Mall Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight
812 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Paine Field Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mukilteo Speedway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Mukilteo.
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
16.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 Mukilteo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Mukilteo?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Mountlake Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Seattle and 13 miles from Mukilteo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Mukilteo.
Stop Ideas Near Mountlake Terrace
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 Mountlake Terrace.
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 Mukilteo. Straight-line distance: 23.41 mi (37.68 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 Mukilteo
Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,351 |
| Coordinates | 47.9445400, -122.3045800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mukilteo (-122.30458, 47.94454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
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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