How far is Seattle, WA from Woodway, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Woodway, WA is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.64 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.34 mi
21.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.34 mi
Kilometers
21.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.64 mi
Kilometers
26.78 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-16T11:50
Arrive Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Seattle
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Woodway
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds

    1608 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

    555 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  11. 11

    Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest

    1349 ft · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Algonquin Road

    1677 ft · 1 min · Algonquin Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodway Park Road

    839 ft · 29 sec · Woodway Park Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodway Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
11.6 mi · 70%
Edmonds Way
2.24 mi · 13%
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.7 mi · 4%
WA 104 West
0.41 mi · 2%
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.38 mi · 2%
Algonquin Road
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight right

11.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 13m from Seattle
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Seattle and 8.3 miles from Woodway.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Woodway. Straight-line distance: 13.34 mi (21.47 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
Woodway

#2 Woodway

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population1,391
Coordinates47.7962100, -122.3829100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Woodway (-122.38291, 47.79621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.17
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.09 $6.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.28 $6.57
Premium $5.77 $3.40 $6.81
Diesel $5.47 $3.23 $6.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Woodway. The current time is 11:50:27.

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.