Origin
Granite Falls, WA
Late night in Granite Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granite Falls, 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 1m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite Falls, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Granite Falls and Seattle, this 43.3-mile trip is a quick and efficient commute. You can easily complete the drive in about one hour and one minute, making it a perfect day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the journey is both practical and budget-friendly. Both locations sit within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent climate and environment throughout your travel. Because the route is so short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule without needing to worry about long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 27.6 mi | 34m |
| State Route 92 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| State Route 204 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 2 | 2 mi | 2m |
| State Route 9 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Stanley Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 27.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on this road
148 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Granite Avenue
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Granite Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Stanley Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Stanley Street
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
133 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 92
5
Continue on WA 92
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 92
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 92
7
Continue on WA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 92
9
Continue on WA 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
10
Continue on WA 9
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
12
Continue on WA 9
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 9
13
Enter roundabout onto WA 204
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Route 204
14
Continue on WA 204
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 204
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 2 West: Everett
16
Merge onto US 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Merge onto I 5
28 mi
·
34 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on Union Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Granite Falls, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Granite Avenue
Turn left onto North Granite Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Aven...
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
43 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.06 one way
$18.12 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
5:52 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
9 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 1m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 94% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of smaller connectors like State Route 92 and State Route 204 before merging onto the interstate. The most significant portion of the trip involves a 27.6-mile stretch on I-5, which defines the character of the journey as a functional, fast-paced transit. Expect the road to transition from local corridors to a major multi-lane highway, requiring you to maintain a steady, focused pace. It is a no-nonsense route designed to get you from the outskirts into the city efficiently.
94% 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: 27.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Route 92. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Granite Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (North Granite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
461 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
547 ft
Total Descent
777 ft
Highest Point
461 ft
~24.7 mi in
Elevation Range
453 ft
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 Granite Falls, WA to Seattle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Everett along the way.
Everett
14.5 mi in
|
~23m
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 1m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 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: near the start (North Granite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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