How far is Woods Creek, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Woods Creek, WA to Seattle, WA is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.88 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.58 mi
44.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.88 mi
Kilometers
60.97 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM PDT
Return by in Woods Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woods Creek
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woods Creek
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
Woodinville
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Woods Creek
19 mi
00h 24m
To Seattle
19 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woods Creek and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woods Creek and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on 248th Drive Southeast

    64 m · 14 sec · 248th Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 132nd Street Southeast

    1 km · 3 min · 132nd Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 259th Avenue Southeast

    1564 ft · 1 min · 259th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Florence Acres Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Florence Acres Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Owen Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Owen Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward WA 522 West

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 522

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 522

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seattle

    139 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    2408 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    897 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Street

    889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woods Creek and Seattle.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 520 West
6.73 mi · 18%
State Route 522
5.76 mi · 15%
State Highway 522
3.76 mi · 10%
WA 522 West
3.76 mi · 10%
I 5 South
2.25 mi · 6%
Florence Acres Road
2.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodinville
00h 24m from Woods Creek
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Woods Creek 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 Woods Creek to Seattle?

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 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 19 miles from Woods Creek and 19 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Woods Creek and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Woodinville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodinville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

18 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

19 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

19 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

21 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woods Creek and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.38 km).

Woods Creek

#1 Woods Creek

Census designated place

Population5,589
Coordinates47.8787100, -121.8984600
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: 248th Drive Southeast (-121.898205, 47.878724)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.02
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.01 $14.02
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.46 $14.92
Premium $5.77 $7.73 $15.47
Diesel $5.47 $7.33 $14.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woods Creek and Seattle. The current time is 00:19:40.

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.