How far is Southworth, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Southworth, WA to Seattle, WA is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southworth and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southworth and Seattle.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Southworth Drive
105 m · 10 sec · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 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 Southworth 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.
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Light Rain leaving Southworth and Light Rain near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southworth to Seattle?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Southworth and 7.8 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Southworth and Light Rain near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southworth and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.49 km).
#1 Southworth
Situated on the eastern edge of the Kitsap Peninsula overlooking Puget Sound, this unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 75 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5120400, -122.5018000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $5.03 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
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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