How far is Seattle, WA from Oak Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Oak Harbor, WA is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.82 mi
01h 59m
Flight
49.6 mi
79.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Seattle.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.82 mi
Kilometers
109.14 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T04:34
Arrive Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Langley
WA

City in British Columbia

From Seattle
33.9 mi
00h 59m
To Oak Harbor
33.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Oak Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Oak Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    916 ft · 39 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto University Street

    653 ft · 26 sec · University Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North

    1631 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 525 North: Alderwood Mall Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  17. 17

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 525

    22 mi · 32 min · State Route 525

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 20

    15 mi · 23 min · State Route 20

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Pioneer Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Pioneer Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southeast Midway Boulevard

    1368 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Oak Harbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 525
22 mi · 32%
I 5 North
16.5 mi · 24%
State Route 20
15 mi · 22%
WA 525 North
6.44 mi · 9%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 4%
Mukilteo Speedway
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 525

Continue on State Route 525

22 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Langley
00h 59m from Seattle
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Oak Harbor?

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Langley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Seattle and 33.9 miles from Oak Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Langley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Langley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Langley.

RAIL

Everett Station

16 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Stanwood station

23 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

25 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

38 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.82 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
Oak Harbor

#2 Oak Harbor

City in Washington

Population23,643
Coordinates48.2931600, -122.6432200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Oak Harbor (-122.64322, 48.29316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.01
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.51 $25.01
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.31 $26.61
Premium $5.77 $13.79 $27.59
Diesel $5.47 $13.07 $26.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Oak Harbor. The current time is 04:34:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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