Burien, WA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Burien, WA is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 74 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Burien, WA spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
233.5 mi
Pasco, WA
Quickest Drive
12m
Renton, WA
Plan Around Burien, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Burien, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Burien, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Burien, WA
Burien, WA to Pasco, WA
Burien, WA to Yakima, WA
Burien, WA to Bellingham, WA
Burien, WA to Everett, WA
Burien, WA to Kirkland, WA
Burien, WA to Auburn, WA
Burien, WA to Norwood Village, WA
Burien, WA to Renton, WA
Driving from Burien, WA
Expect an average of 74 miles and about 1h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Burien, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 234 miles (4h 22m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Burien, WA are Pasco, WA (233.5 mi, 4h 22m), Yakima, WA (149.2 mi, 2h 50m), Bellingham, WA (100.9 mi, 2h 7m), Everett, WA (39.6 mi, 54m), and Kirkland, WA (23.6 mi, 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 74-mile trip from Burien, WA, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Burien, WA and 1 routes heading into Burien, WA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 234 miles.
The longest mapped route from Burien, WA covers 234 miles and takes approximately 4h 22m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Burien, WA runs about 74 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 74-mile trip from Burien, WA costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Burien, WA include Pasco, WA, Yakima, WA, Bellingham, WA and Everett, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Burien, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
51,331
Median Income
$90,597
Median Home Value
$609,300
Median Age
39.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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