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Sunnyside, WA Road Trips

Sunnyside, WA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 10-mile quick runs to 205-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Sunnyside, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Yakima County, Washington, United States

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

259.7 mi

Bellingham, WA

Quickest Drive

15m

Granger, WA

Plan Around Sunnyside, WA

Trips from Sunnyside, WA

Driving from Sunnyside, WA

On average, trips departing from Sunnyside, WA run 104 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 2m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 205 miles (3h 57m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Sunnyside, WA are Marysville, WA (204.5 mi, 3h 57m), Seattle, WA (177.1 mi, 3h 23m), Auburn, WA (177.1 mi, 3h 25m), Yakima, WA (35.5 mi, 45m), and Toppenish, WA (18.4 mi, 28m). 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 104-mile trip from Sunnyside, WA, budget about $21 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. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Sunnyside, WA and 8 routes heading into Sunnyside, WA, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 205 miles.

The longest mapped route from Sunnyside, WA covers 205 miles and takes approximately 3h 57m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Sunnyside, WA runs about 104 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 104-mile trip from Sunnyside, WA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Sunnyside, WA include Marysville, WA, Seattle, WA, Auburn, WA and Yakima, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Sunnyside, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

16,329

Median Income

$53,350

Median Home Value

$207,200

Median Age

27.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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