How far is Seattle, WA from Tulalip Bay, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Tulalip Bay, WA is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.3 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.81 mi
47.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.86 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulalip Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Tulalip Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Martha Lake
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
20.1 mi
00h 29m
To Tulalip Bay
20.1 mi
00h 29m

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
61°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Tulalip Bay.

  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

    32.9 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville

    1114 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    144 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Marine Drive Northeast

    1194 ft · 31 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Marine Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 64th Street Northwest

    1925 ft · 53 sec · 64th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Mission Avenue

    2171 ft · 2 min · Mission Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mission Beach Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Mission Beach Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    131 m · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
33.3 mi · 83%
Marine Drive Northeast
4.7 mi · 12%
Mission Beach Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Mission Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
64th Street Northwest
0.36 mi · 1%
WA 528 East
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martha Lake
00h 29m from Seattle
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Tulalip Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Tulalip Bay?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Seattle and 20.1 miles from Tulalip Bay.

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 10.5 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 4:30 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 Chance Light Rain near Tulalip Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

12 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

20 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

20 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Tulalip Bay. Straight-line distance: 29.81 mi (47.97 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
Tulalip Bay

#2 Tulalip Bay

Census designated place

Population1,609
Coordinates48.0373200, -122.3101400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Tulalip Bay (-122.31014, 48.03732)

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
5.38 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Tulalip Bay. The current time is 00:15:44.

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.