How far is Tacoma, WA from Snohomish, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Snohomish, WA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.05 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.37 mi
77.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.05 mi
Kilometers
95.03 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snohomish
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Snohomish
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Newcastle
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
29.5 mi
00h 40m
To Snohomish
29.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Snohomish.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Snohomish.

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

    65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma

    869 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Snohomish

    596 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2753 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Snohomish.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
22.6 mi · 38%
I 5 North
20.7 mi · 35%
State Route 9
9.51 mi · 16%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 4%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 2%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcastle
00h 40m from Tacoma
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Snohomish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Snohomish?

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Tacoma and 29.5 miles from Snohomish.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.88 one way or $21.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Snohomish.

Stop Ideas Near Newcastle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newcastle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newcastle.

RAIL

Tukwila station

11 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

35 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Snohomish. Straight-line distance: 48.37 mi (77.84 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Snohomish

#2 Snohomish

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population10,362
Coordinates47.9128800, -122.0981800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Snohomish (-122.09818, 47.91288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $10.88
Round trip
$21.77
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.88 $21.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.58 $23.16
Premium $5.77 $12.00 $24.01
Diesel $5.47 $11.37 $22.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Snohomish. The current time is 02:41:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.