How far is Seattle, WA from Sultan, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Sultan, WA is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.1 mi
00h 56m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.54 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T01:48
Arrive Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Woodinville
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Seattle
20 mi
00h 28m
To Sultan
20.1 mi
00h 28m

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
62°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Sultan.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Everett, Renton

    858 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Everett

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    93 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 522 East
13.3 mi · 33%
US 2 East
8.27 mi · 21%
I 405 North
8.06 mi · 20%
WA 520
6.78 mi · 17%
I 5 North
2.14 mi · 5%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WA 522 East

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodinville
00h 28m from Seattle
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Sultan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Sultan?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Woodinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Seattle and 20.1 miles from Sultan.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Sultan.

Stop Ideas Near Woodinville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodinville, 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 Woodinville.

RAIL

Edmonds station

18 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

19 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

19 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

21 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Sultan. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.95 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
Sultan

#2 Sultan

City in USA

Population5,673
Coordinates47.8626000, -121.8165100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Sultan (-121.81651, 47.8626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.91 $15.81
Premium $5.77 $8.19 $16.39
Diesel $5.47 $7.76 $15.53

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 Sultan. The current time is 01:48:30.

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.