How far is Woodway, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Woodway, WA to Seattle, WA is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.26 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.34 mi
21.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.34 mi
Kilometers
21.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.26 mi
Kilometers
26.16 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 16, 10:28 AM PDT
Return by in Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 10:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodway
2026-04-16T10:04
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 16, 10:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodway
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Woodway
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Seattle
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodway and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodway Park Road

    839 ft · 34 sec · Woodway Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Algonquin Road

    1677 ft · 1 min · Algonquin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 226th Street Southwest

    1349 ft · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edmonds Way

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2133 ft · 49 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2177 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    2633 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    897 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Street

    889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodway 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
11.9 mi · 73%
Edmonds Way
2.23 mi · 14%
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.41 mi · 3%
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.4 mi · 2%
Union Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Algonquin Road
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 12m from Woodway
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodway and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodway to Seattle?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Woodway and 8.1 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodway and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shoreline, 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 Shoreline.

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodway and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 13.34 mi (21.47 km).

Woodway

#1 Woodway

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population1,391
Coordinates47.7962100, -122.3829100
Altitude68
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: Woodway Park Road (-122.382816, 47.796148)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $5.77 $3.29 $6.58
Diesel $5.47 $3.12 $6.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodway and Seattle. The current time is 10:04:09.

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.