Origin
Bothell, WA
Late night in Bothell on Tuesday
Local time
1:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bothell, WA to Marysville, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bothell, WA
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Marysville, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Bothell to Marysville, expect a short 22.4-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. This trip sits entirely within Washington’s Pacific Coast region, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, it is a highly accessible route for commuters or casual travelers. You will primarily navigate via I-5, the Bothell-Everett Highway, and Bothell Way Northeast. Because of the quick duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 7 mi | 13m |
| Bothell Way Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 128th Street Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dumas Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 186th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 101st Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on this road
100 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northeast
153 ft
·
12 sec
·
101st Avenue Northeast
3
Turn left onto Northeast 186th Street
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Northeast 186th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Bothell Way Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bothell Way Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway
7.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Dumas Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dumas Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto WA 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
128th Street Southeast
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
101st Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bothell Way Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Bothell Way Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Dumas Road
Turn left onto Dumas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
WA 528 / 4th Street
Turn right onto WA 528 / 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marysville, WA
Late night in Marysville on Tuesday
Local time
1:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 22.4-mile trek offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with faster interstate segments. About 54% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a nice change of pace from the slower city surface streets. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch while navigating 12.1 miles on I-5. The road feel shifts from the more developed local corridors of the Bothell-Everett Highway to the higher-speed flow of the interstate. Expect a functional, straightforward drive that connects these two Washington hubs efficiently.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 101st Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (101st Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Bothell Way Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (Dumas Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
484 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
586 ft
Total Descent
641 ft
Highest Point
484 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
483 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Marysville, WA
Full guide →Marysville is a city in the North Sound region of Washington State, on the north side of the Snohomish River delta. Marysville is across I-5 from Quil Ceda Village, part of the Tulalip Indian Reservation.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on I 5. 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 Marysville, 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: near the start (101st Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Bothell Way Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (Dumas Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marysville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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