How far is Vancouver, WA from Sudden Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Sudden Valley, WA is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Sudden Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Sudden Valley.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
873 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
131.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right
107.2 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Alger
1204 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Samish Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Samish 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 Cain Lake Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cain Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Lake Whatcom Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sudden Valley Drive
51 m · 11 sec · 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
1.1 km · 3 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane
896 ft · 41 sec · Lost Fork Lane
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Turn right onto Tawny Circle
85 m · 7 sec · Tawny Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tawny Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Sudden Valley.
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
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 30m
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 Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Sudden Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Sudden Valley?
The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 124.8 miles from Vancouver and 124.9 miles from Sudden Valley.
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 36.1 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 6:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.10 one way or $92.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Sudden Valley.
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 Vancouver and Sudden Valley. Straight-line distance: 213.61 mi (343.77 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sudden Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,441 |
| Coordinates | 48.7228900, -122.3465500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sudden Valley (-122.34655, 48.72289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $46.10 | $92.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.05 | $98.09 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $50.84 | $101.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $48.16 | $96.33 |
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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