Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
Seattle, WA
Wikimedia Commons
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion between Boulevard Park and Seattle, this 10.1-mile trip is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 16 minutes on the road, making it a very efficient transition through the Pacific Coast region. The route relies on a mix of I-5, WA-509, and South Michigan Street to get you to your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $2, this drive is extremely cost-effective for solo travelers or small groups. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex trip planning. It serves as a straightforward, practical connection that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary delays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| WA 509 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Michigan Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 128th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue South Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Seneca Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Bailey Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard Park, WA and Seattle, WA.
Start on 14th Avenue South
Turn right onto South 128th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto WA 509
Continue on WA 99
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork onto South Michigan Street
Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn left onto Seneca Street
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Turn right onto Madison Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Michigan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto South Michigan Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 5, I 90
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Seneca Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.22 | $4.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Boulevard Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Seattle on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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.
This 10.1-mile journey is a highway-focused drive, with about 70% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself navigating a quick pace, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 3.8 miles along I-5. The road character shifts from the initial highway segments to the integration of South Michigan Street as you approach the city. While it lacks the winding nature of backroads, the combination of interstate speeds and local surface streets provides a functional, balanced experience. Expect a consistent, direct drive that favors efficiency over leisurely cruising, allowing you to move through the area with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 509. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (South Michigan Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Seattle, Washington sits at one of the most beautiful spots in the United States. Occupying a narrow isthmus between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, it is the biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, with 780,000 people in Seattle and over four million people in the metro area. Seen from above, carpets of evergreen trees, pristine blue waters, and snowy white mountains surround the downtown's metallic skyscrapers, earning the city its nickname The Emerald City. On the ground, you will find a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Next to the progressive downtown and the freewheeling feel of Capitol Hill, you can find a laid-back atmosphere in the districts to the north and ethnically diverse neighborhoods to the south.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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