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Trip from Blurock Landing, WA to Orchards, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

12.1 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Blurock Landing, WA, WA

Blurock Landing, WA

Harrison Reilly

census designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States

Orchards, WA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick commute or local trip in Washington, the 12.1-mile journey from Blurock Landing to Orchards is a straightforward option. You can expect a total drive time of about 21 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route utilizes a combination of WA 500, Northwest Lower River Road, and West Fourth Plain Boulevard. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your daily schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 500 5 mi 6m
Northwest Lower River Road 3.7 mi 5m
West Fourth Plain Boulevard 1.9 mi 5m
Northeast Gher Road 0.3 mi <1m
I 5 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast 109th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Northeast 112th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 500 — 5 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blurock Landing, WA and Orchards, WA.

1

Start on this road

450 ft · 33 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto WA 501

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Northwest Lower River Road
3

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501

3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Lower River Road
4

Continue on WA 501

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Fourth Plain Boulevard
5

Continue on West Fourth Plain Boulevard

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
7

Merge onto I 5

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 5
8

Take the exit onto WA 500

0.2 mi · 22 sec · WA 500
Exit 2 Toward WA 500 East: 39th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn slight right onto WA 500

4.8 mi · 6 min · WA 500
Toward WA 500 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

159 ft · 3 sec
Toward I 205 North: Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Avenue, Seattle
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Avenue Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto Northeast 112th Avenue

175 ft · 8 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Continue on Northeast Gher Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Northeast Gher Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue

362 ft · 14 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue
15

Turn right

125 ft · 9 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8
6.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | WA 500

Take the exit onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East: 39th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
5
11 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 205 North: Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Avenue, Seattle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 205 North: Northeast Gher Road, Northe...
8
11.1 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Ave...
5
12 mi into trip | ~21m in | Northeast 109th Avenue

Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.53 one way

$5.06 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $2.66 $5.31
premium $5.77 $2.75 $5.50
diesel $5.61 $2.67 $5.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026

Origin

Blurock Landing, WA

Late night in Blurock Landing on Sunday

Local time

4:56 AM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

N 5 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Orchards, WA

Late night in Orchards on Sunday

Local time

4:56 AM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

WNW 6 mph 73% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This mixed-drive experience covers 12.1 miles and maintains a highway share of 43 percent. You will spend the bulk of your highway time on WA 500, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 5 miles. Transitioning from the local roads onto the highway requires shifting gears from slower, neighborhood-style driving to higher-speed transit. The personality of the road changes as you move between the varying infrastructure of the three main thoroughfares. Overall, it serves as a functional, practical connection rather than a complex or technical driving challenge.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on WA 500.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 12.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (WA 500): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

251 ft 26 ft

Total Climb

328 ft

Total Descent

126 ft

Highest Point

251 ft

~10.1 mi in

Elevation Range

225 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Blurock Landing, WA to Orchards, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.

Seattle

11 mi in | ~19m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 miles on WA 500. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Orchards, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (WA 500): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orchards, WA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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