How far is Woodinville, WA from University Place, WA?

The driving distance from Woodinville, WA to University Place, WA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
52.19 mi
01h 11m
Flight
40.13 mi
64.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.19 mi
Kilometers
83.99 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University Place
Fri, May 1, 5:44 PM PDT
Return by in Woodinville
Fri, May 1, 6:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodinville
2026-05-01T16:33
Arrive University Place
Fri, May 1, 5:44 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodinville
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
SeaTac
WA

Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA

From Woodinville
26.1 mi
00h 35m
To University Place
26.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodinville and University Place.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodinville and University Place.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street

    146 m · 20 sec · Northeast 175th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 131st Avenue Northeast

    1314 ft · 27 sec · 131st Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on 132nd Avenue Northeast

    117 m · 18 sec · 132nd Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 522 West

    1315 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1310 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    23.5 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fircrest, Center Street

    1958 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    156 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Street

    897 ft · 24 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Regents Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Regents Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on 27th Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 27th Street West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grandview Drive West

    44 m · 5 sec · Grandview Drive West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grandview Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodinville and University Place.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
21.9 mi · 42%
WA 16 West
2.07 mi · 4%
Regents Boulevard
1.34 mi · 3%
27th Street West
1.04 mi · 2%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 1%
WA 522 West
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
SeaTac
00h 35m from Woodinville
Leave By
4:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodinville and Partly Sunny near University Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodinville to University Place?

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

SeaTac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Woodinville and 26.1 miles from University Place.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodinville and Partly Sunny near University Place.

Stop Ideas Near SeaTac

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 SeaTac and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 2.7 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 10.2 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

4 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

19 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

25 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodinville and University Place. Straight-line distance: 40.13 mi (64.58 km).

Woodinville

#1 Woodinville

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population14,980
Coordinates47.7542700, -122.1634600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
University Place

#2 University Place

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population34,090
Coordinates47.2356500, -122.5504000
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodinville (-122.16346, 47.75427)
End: University Place (-122.5504, 47.23565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.26
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.63 $19.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.24 $20.49
Premium $5.77 $10.62 $21.24
Diesel $5.47 $10.06 $20.12

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodinville and University Place. The current time is 16:33:03.

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.