Origin
Fox Island, WA
Morning in Fox Island on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Island, 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
1h 13m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox Island, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
Fox Island, WA to Seattle, WA is 50.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via I 5 and WA 16, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused journey connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington state. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical option for a quick commute or a transition to your next destination. If you're looking for an uncomplicated drive with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32.2 mi | 40m |
| WA 16 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Wollochet Drive Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Warren Drive Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Island Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| 56th Street Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 40th Street Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Island, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on 7th Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Lane
2
Turn left onto Fox Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fox Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Island Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Boulevard
4
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
5
Continue on Fox Island Bridge
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Fox Island Bridge
6
Continue on Warren Drive Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Drive Northwest
7
Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
70th Avenue Northwest
8
Turn right onto 40th Street Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
40th Street Northwest
9
Continue on Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wollochet Drive Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
456 ft
·
20 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fillmore Drive Northwest
12
Continue on 56th Street Northwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
56th Street Northwest
13
Turn straight onto Olympic Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympic Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto WA 16
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
Use the slight left lane.
21
Turn left onto Seneca Street
323 ft
·
18 sec
·
Seneca Street
22
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
24
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Fox Island, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 16.4 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Seneca Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
7
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.49 one way
$20.97 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.38 | $22.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
10:27 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
10 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
1h 13m 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 predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 80% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 5 and WA 16. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 32.2 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Wollochet Drive Northwest adds a touch of local road feel, breaking up the monotony. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency and direct travel over leisurely sightseeing.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 13m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 32.2 miles on I 5. 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 Seattle, 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 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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