Origin
Camano, WA
Morning in Camano on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camano, WA to Seattle, 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
1h 28m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camano, WA
Townsend Walton
Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
Camano Island, WA to Seattle, WA is 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I 5 and State Route 532, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Washington to the same region, primarily utilizing major highways for a straightforward journey. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip. You can expect a predictable travel experience, making it a practical option for getting between these two Washington locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 46.4 mi | 57m |
| State Route 532 | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| West Camano Hill Road | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| North East Camano Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 268th Street Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South West Camano Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 46.4 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camano, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on South West Camano Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South West Camano Drive
2
Turn right onto West Camano Hill Road
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Camano Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto North East Camano Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North East Camano Drive
4
Continue on WA 532
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 532
5
Continue on WA 532
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
268th Street Northwest
6
Continue on WA 532
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 532
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 5
46 mi
·
57 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Union Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
13
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Camano, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.33 one way
$26.66 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Seattle on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 5 mph
0% chance
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
5 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
1h 28m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey on major roads like I 5. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 46.4 miles on I 5, which offers consistent speed and straightforward navigation. The initial part of the drive involves State Route 532 and West Camano Hill Road before merging onto the interstate. Expect a transition from local roads to faster-paced highway driving as you progress towards Seattle.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Route 532. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles (5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Seattle, WA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 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 16.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles (5th Avenue): 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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