Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burien, WA
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Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
This short 16.5-mile drive from Burien, WA to Norwood Village, WA is easily manageable in just 24 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip. You'll primarily be on I-405 and State Route 518, with a brief section on 124th Avenue Southeast. With 83% of the drive on highways, expect a focused, efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $3, which is quite budget-friendly. Since it’s a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the short duration allows for flexibility in your departure time. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| State Route 518 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| 124th Avenue Southeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 148th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Factoria Boulevard Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| WA 518 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coal Creek Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,585 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~456 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Burien, WA and Norwood Village, WA.
Start on Southwest 148th Street
Continue on WA 518
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518
Continue on I 405
Take the exit
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast
Continue on Southeast 38th Street
Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Continue on Richards Road
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 32nd Street
Turn right onto 128th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518 toward I 405 North: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 32nd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| premium | $6.08 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Burien on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Afternoon in Norwood Village on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:05PM 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
The character of this drive is largely highway-focused, with 83% of the 16.5 miles spent on faster-paced roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 9.8 miles on I-405, which forms the backbone of this journey. Expect relatively smooth travel with minimal interruptions during this main segment. The transition onto State Route 518 and then 124th Avenue Southeast will likely involve a shift in speed and environment as you approach your destination, moving from interstate speeds to more local thoroughfares.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and State Route 518. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near WA 518.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (Coal Creek Parkway Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
542 ft
Total Descent
647 ft
Highest Point
403 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
375 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burien, WA to Norwood Village, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Factoria Boulevard Southeast along the way.
Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Founded 1993
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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