Langley, WA to Penn Cove Park, WA is 32.2 miles and takes about 51m via State Route 525 and State Route 20, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive that offers a good option for a quick excursion. You'll find it's an easy way to get from one point to another without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Route 525
15.5 mi
22m
State Route 20
10.3 mi
15m
Bayview Road
2.2 mi
4m
Brooks Hill Road
1.2 mi
2m
Penn Cove Road
1 mi
2m
West Arnold Road
0.6 mi
1m
2nd Street
0.4 mi
1m
Scenic Heights Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Route 525
— 15.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Langley, WA and Penn Cove Park, WA.
1
Start on Cascade Avenue
84 ft·10 sec·Cascade Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto 2nd Street
0.4 mi·1 min·2nd Street
3
Turn left onto De Bruyn Avenue
331 ft·8 sec·De Bruyn Avenue
4
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.3 mi·51 sec·3rd Street
5
Continue on Brooks Hill Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Brooks Hill Road
6
Continue on Bayview Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Bayview Road
7
Turn right onto Marshview Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Marshview Avenue
8
Turn right onto WA 525
16 mi·22 min·State Route 525
9
Continue on WA 20
10 mi·15 min·State Route 20
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto West Arnold Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West Arnold Road
11
Turn right onto Gabrielson Road
0.1 mi·27 sec·Gabrielson Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Penn Cove Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Penn Cove Road
13
Continue on Scenic Heights Road
0.4 mi·52 sec·Scenic Heights Road
14
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Langley, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.8 — 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|2nd Street
Turn sharp right onto 2nd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|De Bruyn Avenue
Turn left onto De Bruyn Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip|~8m in|Marshview Avenue
Turn right onto Marshview Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip|~48m in|Gabrielson Road
Turn right onto Gabrielson Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$5.35/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.56
$7.04
$14.09
premium
$5.76
$7.30
$14.59
diesel
$5.60
$7.10
$14.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.7
0
$3.38
$1.55
Efficient EV
8.1
0
$2.82
$1.29
EV Truck/SUV
12.9
0
$4.51
$2.06
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Forecast as of Aug 1, 2026
Origin
Langley, WA
Afternoon
in Langley on Monday
Local time
3:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
NNE 3 to 8 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 2:38PM PDT until August 1 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 2:38PM PDT until August 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Penn Cove Park, WA
Afternoon
in Penn Cove Park on Monday
Local time
3:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
WSW 5 to 9 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 2:38PM PDT until August 1 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 2:38PM PDT until August 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 80% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.5 miles on State Route 525 before transitioning to other state routes. Expect a consistent driving experience with fewer interruptions for much of the trip. The latter portion will involve more surface road driving as you approach your destination.
80% 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: 15.5 mi on State Route 525.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 525 and State Route 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (De Bruyn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Langley is a small waterfront town on Whidbey Island in the northern Puget Sound of Washington State. It's charming historic downtown, bustling with galleries, is a popular spot for whale sightings.
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on State Route 525. 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: near the start (2nd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (De Bruyn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — San Juan Island National Historical Park and 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 Penn Cove Park, WA before heading back.
