How far is Seattle, WA from Tulalip, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Tulalip, WA is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Tulalip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Tulalip.
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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
32.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville
1114 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
144 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Marine Drive Northeast
1194 ft · 31 sec · Marine Drive Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast
43 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast
6.2 mi · 12 min · Marine Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Tulalip.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight right
32.9 mi · 00h 41m
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 Tulalip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Tulalip?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 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?
Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Seattle and 20.2 miles from Tulalip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Tulalip.
Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake
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 Martha Lake.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Tulalip. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.48 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 Tulalip
Situated in Snohomish County bordering Possession Sound, this community lies approximately 98 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.0684300, -122.2918100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulalip (-122.29181, 48.06843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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