How far is University Place, WA from Marysville, WA?
The driving distance from University Place, WA to Marysville, WA is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 01h 26m.
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 eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
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 University Place and Marysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Place and Marysville.
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Start on Grandview Drive West
44 m · 12 sec · Grandview Drive West
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Turn left onto 27th Street West
1 km · 2 min · 27th Street West
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Turn left onto Bridgeport Way West
2678 ft · 1 min · Bridgeport Way West
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 19th Street
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1781 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on South 19th Street
844 ft · 27 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto South Orchard Street
853 ft · 28 sec · South Orchard Street
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland
1755 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
65.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville
1114 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto State Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University Place and Marysville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Keep slight right
65.4 mi · 01h 22m
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 Sunny leaving University Place and Mostly Sunny near Marysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Place to Marysville?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from University Place and 36.2 miles from Marysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around University Place and Mostly Sunny near Marysville.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
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 Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Place and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.96 km).
#1 University Place
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,090 |
| Coordinates | 47.2356500, -122.5504000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marysville
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 71,392 |
| Coordinates | 48.0517600, -122.1770800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $13.34 | $26.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
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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