Snohomish, WA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Snohomish, WA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 34-mile quick runs to 306-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Snohomish, WA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
305.6 mi
Spokane Valley, WA
Quickest Drive
49m
Renton, WA
Plan Around Snohomish, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Snohomish, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Snohomish, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Snohomish, WA
Driving from Snohomish, WA
Expect an average of 220 miles and about 4h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Snohomish, WA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 306 miles (5h 44m), while the shortest is just 34 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Snohomish, WA are Spokane Valley, WA (305.6 mi, 5h 44m), Spokane, WA (297 mi, 5h 36m), Pasco, WA (244.3 mi, 4h 40m), and Renton, WA (33.5 mi, 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.47 per gallon. For the typical 220-mile trip from Snohomish, WA, budget about $48 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Snohomish, WA and 2 routes heading into Snohomish, WA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 34 to 306 miles.
The longest mapped route from Snohomish, WA covers 306 miles and takes approximately 5h 44m. Shorter options start at just 34 miles.
The average route from Snohomish, WA runs about 220 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.47/gallon for regular), the average 220-mile trip from Snohomish, WA costs roughly $48 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Snohomish, WA include Spokane Valley, WA, Spokane, WA, Pasco, WA and Renton, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Snohomish, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,177
Median Income
$84,688
Median Home Value
$599,600
Median Age
42.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Snohomish, WA at a Glance
Founded
1859
Elevation
66 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Snohomish, WA
A sampling of people born in Snohomish, WA.
Jon Brockman
1987
American basketball player
Dwain Esper
1892–1982
American film director (1892–1982)
City data from Wikidata (Q1505974), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Snohomish, WA
Snohomish, the "Antique Capital of the Northwest", is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. It's downtown district is renowned for its collection of antique shops.
The city was founded in 1859, making it one of the oldest non-indigenous settlements in the region. It was the first county seat of Snohomish County, until it was relocated to Everett in 1897. City of Snohomish website
The Snohomish Historical District, along 1st St and its cross streets, has a lot of antique shops, restaurants, bars and little shops. There are buildings from the 1800s, some used to be brothels.
1 Snohomish Balloon Ride, 10610 Airport Way Suite B (Harvey Field), ☏ +1 425 903-7161, [email protected]. Daily, May 1-Sep 30. Sail aboard a colorful balloon as gentle breezes carry you over the Snohomish Valley, sweeping just over tree tops, floating above a river or lake, or rising high above the earth for a picturesque view of the Northwest mountains and waterways. (updated May 2025) 2 Swan's Trail Farms, 7301 Rivershore Rd, ☏ +1 425-330-3084. Oct: 10AM-6PM daily, closed rest of year. A fun pick-your-own pumpkin patch and apple orchard. Also has a hay ride, corn maze of the state of Washington and more.
1 Grilla Bites, 1020 1st St (between Aves A and B), ☏ +1 360 568-7333. Su-M 10AM-5PM, Tu-W 10AM-7PM, Th-Sa 10AM-8PM. All natural and organic food, very good. 2 Jake's Cafe, 709 2nd St (between Rainier St and Cedar Ave), ☏ +1 360 563-0896. 6AM-3PM daily. Excellent diner food. 3 Thai Naan, 1020 1st St STE 106. (updated Oct 2024)
US Highway 2 (US-2) connects from Everett to the northwest, and Monroe to the southeast. It bypasses the historic district by routing around the north and east edge of town. State Route 9 (WA-9) passes through the west side of town, from Woodinville to the south, and Lake Stevens to the north. 1 Community Transit (Snohomish Park & Ride (P&R) at Brickford Ave and Ave D roundabout), ☏ +1 425-353-7433, toll-free: +1-800-562-1375. Operates local and regional public transit bus routes in Snohomish County, except only local routes in Everett. Communities within the county served by this operator's routes include Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Snohomish, and Stanwood with the following serving Snohomish: (updated Jun 2023) Bus routes 270 & 271 pass through Snohomish towards Everett from Gold Bar via Sultan and Monroe on US 2. They detour through Snohomish via 92nd St E/2nd St and Ave 'D'/Brickford Ave. They pass by the Snohomish P&R on Brickford Ave (at west side). Difference between the two routes is that the #271 bus winds its way through local streets in Sultan and Monroe while 270 pass through them on US 2. Bus route 424 goes down to Downtown Seattle through Monroe and Woodinville from Snohomish P&R at Ave 'D' (east side of P&R lot). This route operates weekday mornings to Seattle and return to Snohomish weekday afternoons only.
Travel tips adapted from Snohomish on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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