How far is Seattle, WA from Shoreline, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Shoreline, WA is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Shoreline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Shoreline.
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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
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 175th Street, Shoreline
967 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street
46 m · 4 sec · Northeast 175th Street
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Continue on North 175th Street
3194 ft · 2 min · North 175th Street
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Turn left
137 m · 38 sec
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Turn left
34 m · 8 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 Shoreline.
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
10 mi · 00h 13m
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 Shoreline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Shoreline?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Hunts Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Seattle and 5.8 miles from Shoreline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Shoreline.
Stop Ideas Near Hunts Point
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 Hunts Point.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Shoreline. Straight-line distance: 10.33 mi (16.63 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 Shoreline
Town in Washington
| Population | 58,197 |
| Coordinates | 47.7556500, -122.3415200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shoreline (-122.34152, 47.75565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
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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