How far is South Hill, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from South Hill, WA to Seattle, WA is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hill and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Seattle.
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Start on 126th Street Court East
749 ft · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East
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Continue on 117th Avenue East
155 m · 20 sec · 117th Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 128th Street East
1.5 km · 2 min · 128th Street East
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Turn right onto Meridian Avenue East
2508 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian East
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
13 mi · 16 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
1449 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto West Willis Street
1085 ft · 35 sec · West Willis Street
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Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
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Take the exit right
1146 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street
1359 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
615 ft · 27 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 South Hill 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.
South Kent Des Moines Road
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 00h 20m
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 Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving South Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hill to Seattle?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from South Hill and 20.3 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around South Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Kent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent.
Tukwila station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.92 km).
#1 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 52,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.1412100, -122.2701200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
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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