How far is Snohomish, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Snohomish, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
20.08 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.79 mi
27.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.79 mi
Kilometers
27.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.08 mi
Kilometers
32.32 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM PDT
Return by in Snohomish
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snohomish
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Snohomish
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Maltby
WA

Census designated place

From Snohomish
10.1 mi
00h 14m
To Kirkland
10.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Snohomish and Kirkland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snohomish and Kirkland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    3159 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto WA 9

    848 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Route 9

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Route 522

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

    2401 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street

    2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snohomish and Kirkland.

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
9.38 mi · 47%
State Route 522
2.29 mi · 11%
Northeast 85th Street
0.96 mi · 5%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 4%
2nd Street
0.6 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 9

Continue on State Route 9

5.62 mi · 00h 10m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 14m from Snohomish
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Snohomish and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snohomish to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Snohomish and 10.1 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Snohomish and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Maltby

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

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

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

12 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Edmonds station

20 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

21 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snohomish and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).

Snohomish

#1 Snohomish

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population10,362
Coordinates47.9128800, -122.0981800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.098042, 47.912879)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.43
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.72 $7.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $5.77 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.47 $3.88 $7.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Snohomish and Kirkland. The current time is 23:37:58.

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.