Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blurock Landing, WA
Harrison Reilly
Sunnyside, WA
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If you are looking for a quick excursion within the Pacific Coast region, the 22.7-mile connection between Blurock Landing and Sunnyside is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should keep your vehicle ready for the journey. Since the route involves navigating through local corridors, it is best suited for those who prefer a short, manageable drive rather than a cross-state haul. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip allows for maximum scheduling flexibility.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 500 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Lower River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 58th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Fourth Plain Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 53rd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 292nd Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Bradford Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Blurock Landing, WA and Sunnyside, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto WA 501
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501
Continue on WA 501
Continue on West Fourth Plain Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto WA 500
Turn slight right onto WA 500
Turn right onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 500
Turn left onto Northeast 53rd Street
Continue on Northeast Bradford Road
Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
Continue on Northeast 292nd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Stauffer Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 500 / Northeast 237th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Blurock Landing on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Night in Sunnyside on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this local route, which relies on a mix of WA 500, Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard, and Northwest Lower River Road. Only 28% of your travel time will be spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on smaller roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.1-mile segment on WA 500. This drive lacks the repetitive nature of a long interstate haul, instead requiring more focused attention due to the frequent turns and local road transitions.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
852 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
764 ft
~21.8 mi in
Elevation Range
736 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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