How far is Sudden Valley, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Sudden Valley, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sudden Valley and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudden Valley and Vancouver.
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Start on Tawny Circle
85 m · 11 sec · Tawny Circle
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Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane
896 ft · 42 sec · Lost Fork Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudden Valley Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
1751 ft · 1 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
51 m · 9 sec · Sudden Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Whatcom Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cain Lake Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cain Lake Road
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Continue on Alger Cain Lake Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Alger Cain Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Samish Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Samish Road
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Take the ramp left
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
106.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sudden Valley and Vancouver.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lake Samish Road
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Sudden Valley and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sudden Valley to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Sudden Valley and 125.3 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.21 one way or $92.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sudden Valley and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood
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 Lakewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sudden Valley and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 213.61 mi (343.77 km).
#1 Sudden Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,441 |
| Coordinates | 48.7228900, -122.3465500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $46.21 | $92.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.16 | $98.31 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $50.96 | $101.92 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $48.27 | $96.55 |
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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