Origin
Burien, WA
Late night in Burien on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burien, WA to Norwood Village, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 9.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burien, WA and Norwood Village, WA.
1
Start on Southwest 148th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 148th Street
2
Continue on WA 518
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 518
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
WA 518
Toward I 405 North: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
4
Continue on I 405
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 10
Toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
124th Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Southeast 38th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast 38th Street
9
Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Richards Road
395 ft
·
18 sec
·
Richards Road
11
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 32nd Street
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southeast 32nd Street
12
Turn right onto 128th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
128th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
14
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 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.
7
4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 518
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518 toward I 405 North: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Renton
8
14 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard S...
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Southeast 32nd Street
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 32nd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.91 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norwood Village, WA
Late night in Norwood Village on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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?
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.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort
7/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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
14 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 405. 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 Norwood Village, 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norwood Village, 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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