How far is Seattle, WA from Normandy Park, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.46 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.75 mi
18.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.75 mi
Kilometers
18.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.46 mi
Kilometers
20.06 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Normandy Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:16 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-15T20:55
Arrive Normandy Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Center
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To Normandy Park
6.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Normandy Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Normandy Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1713 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Alaskan Way

    2884 ft · 2 min · Alaskan Way

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward WA 99 South

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Route 99

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 99

  6. 6

    Continue on East Marginal Way South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Marginal Way South

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 1st Avenue South Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue South Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Burien

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward South 160th Street

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South 160th Street

    72 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South 160th Street

    699 ft · 23 sec · South 160th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Normandy Road

    1323 ft · 36 sec · Southwest Normandy Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto 4th Avenue Southwest

    1544 ft · 42 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Normandy Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Burien
5.24 mi · 42%
State Route 99
1.79 mi · 14%
East Marginal Way South
1.28 mi · 10%
1st Avenue South
1.25 mi · 10%
1st Avenue South Bridge
0.75 mi · 6%
Alaskan Way
0.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Burien

Continue on Burien

5.24 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Center
00h 10m from Seattle
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seattle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Normandy Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Normandy Park?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Seattle and 6.2 miles from Normandy Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Seattle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Normandy Park.

Stop Ideas Near White Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.7 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Normandy Park. Straight-line distance: 11.75 mi (18.91 km).

Seattle

#1 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Normandy Park

#2 Normandy Park

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population6,566
Coordinates47.4362100, -122.3406800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Normandy Park (-122.34068, 47.43621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.61
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.30 $4.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $5.77 $2.54 $5.08
Diesel $5.47 $2.41 $4.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Normandy Park. The current time is 20:55:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.