How far is Sultan, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Sultan, WA to Seattle, WA is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sultan and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sultan and Seattle.
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Start on 4th Street
93 m · 15 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stevens Pass Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Stevens Pass Highway
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Take the exit right toward WA 522 West
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522
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Continue on State Route 522
5.8 mi · 7 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 Sultan and Seattle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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 Likely leaving Sultan and 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 Sultan to Seattle?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Woodinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Sultan and 20 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:54 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 Light Rain Likely around Sultan and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Woodinville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodinville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sultan and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.95 km).
#1 Sultan
City in USA
| Population | 5,673 |
| Coordinates | 47.8626000, -121.8165100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 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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