Origin
Edmonds, WA
Late night in Edmonds on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmonds, WA to Marysville, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.9 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmonds, WA
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Marysville, WA
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Trip Overview
Edmonds to Marysville is 23.9 miles and takes about 36m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward and quick trip. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or as a connector between other Pacific Northwest destinations. You'll primarily be on the interstate, so expect standard highway driving conditions for most of the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 19.2 mi | 24m |
| 220th Street Southwest | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| 9th Avenue South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 7th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 19.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmonds, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on 5th Avenue North
283 ft
·
8 sec
·
5th Avenue North
2
Turn right onto Bell Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bell Street
3
Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
286 ft
·
13 sec
·
7th Avenue North
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto 9th Avenue South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Avenue South
Use the right lane.
6
Turn sharp left onto 220th Street Southwest
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
220th Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 5 North
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 5
19 mi
·
24 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
9th Avenue South
Turn right onto 9th Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
220th Street Southwest
Turn sharp left onto 220th Street Southwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 North
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
WA 528 / 4th Street
Turn right onto WA 528 / 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.00 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Marysville, WA
Late night in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
6 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
36m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 80% of the 23.9 miles on I 5. You'll encounter a 19.2-mile stretch on I 5 before transitioning to surface roads like 220th Street Southwest and 9th Avenue South. Expect typical interstate merging and passing as you navigate this section. The shift to surface streets will bring a change in traffic flow and speed.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 220th Street Southwest. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near 9th Avenue South.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 23.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles (9th Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (220th Street Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Marysville, 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 0.6 miles (9th Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (220th Street Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marysville, 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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