How far is Snohomish, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Snohomish, WA to Seattle, WA is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Snohomish and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snohomish and Seattle.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
3159 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto WA 9
848 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 9
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 522
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seattle
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
2408 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street
897 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Union Street
889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Snohomish and Seattle.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
8.3 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Snohomish and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Snohomish to Seattle?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Snohomish and 15.8 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Snohomish and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Snohomish and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 km).
#1 Snohomish
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,362 |
| Coordinates | 47.9128800, -122.0981800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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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