How far is Seattle, WA from Snohomish, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Snohomish, WA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Snohomish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Snohomish.
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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
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 96 East: 128th Street Southwest
1661 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto 128th Street Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 128th Street Southeast
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Continue on 132nd Street Southeast
2.8 mi · 5 min · 132nd Street Southeast
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Continue on 134th Place Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 134th Place Southeast
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Continue on Cathcart Way
2 mi · 4 min · Cathcart Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Turn slight right onto Snohomish
596 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
2753 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Snohomish.
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
20.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Snohomish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Snohomish?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Seattle and 15.7 miles from Snohomish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Snohomish.
Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor
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 Alderwood Manor.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Snohomish. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 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 Snohomish
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,362 |
| Coordinates | 47.9128800, -122.0981800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Snohomish (-122.09818, 47.91288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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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