Origin
Brier, WA
Late night in Brier on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brier, WA to Seattle, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brier, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the suburban atmosphere of Brier to the urban core of Seattle, this 15.9-mile trip is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the drive in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will navigate primarily through the Pacific Coast region, moving from quiet residential streets onto major transit arteries. Because the journey is so brief, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to head into the city whenever your plans require. It is a straightforward commute that avoids the complexities of longer, multi-day road trips.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Brier Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 201st Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 197th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 37th Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brier, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on Brier Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brier Road
2
Continue on 55th Avenue Northeast
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
55th Avenue Northeast
3
Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast 204th Street
4
Continue on 47th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
47th Avenue Northeast
5
Turn right onto Northeast 201st Place
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northeast 201st Place
6
Continue on Northeast 197th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northeast 197th Street
7
Turn straight onto 40th Place Northeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
40th Place Northeast
8
Continue on 37th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
37th Avenue Northeast
9
Turn left onto Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
10
Turn right onto WA 104
261 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
11
Continue on WA 104
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
12
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
13
Merge onto I 5
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Union Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
18
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northeast 204th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
14 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
25m 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?
Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway transit, with 71% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will start by navigating local connectors like Brier Road and Northeast 205th Street before merging onto I-5 for the bulk of your travels. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.4 miles on I-5, providing a consistent pace once you clear the initial local streets. While the route begins with the slower, navigational pace of neighborhood roads, it quickly shifts into a fast-paced highway experience. You should be prepared for the typical rhythm of interstate driving as you transition from the outskirts directly into the heart of Seattle.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Northeast 204th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.7 miles (Northeast 204th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Northeast 204th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seattle, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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