Lynnwood, WA to Bromart, WA is 16.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 5 and State Route 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington state. You'll experience a mixed drive, mostly on well-maintained highways. Given the minimal distance and time, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss journey, leaving you plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
4.5 mi
5m
132nd Street Southeast
2.8 mi
5m
State Route 9
2.4 mi
3m
Cathcart Way
2 mi
3m
196th Street Southwest
1.7 mi
3m
134th Place Southeast
0.7 mi
1m
128th Street Southeast
0.7 mi
1m
Airport Way
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~6,544 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~482 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnwood, WA and Bromart, WA.
1
Start on WA 99
71 ft·3 sec·Pacific Highway
2
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
1.7 mi·3 min·196th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right
241 ft·8 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto Poplar Way
307 ft·7 sec·Poplar Way
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 5 North: EverettUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 5
4.5 mi·5 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 186Toward WA 96 East: 128th Street SouthwestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto WA 96
0.7 mi·1 min·128th Street Southeast
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 96
2.8 mi·5 min·132nd Street Southeast
10
Continue on 134th Place Southeast
0.7 mi·1 min·134th Place Southeast
11
Continue on Cathcart Way
2.0 mi·3 min·Cathcart Way
12
At end of road, turn left onto WA 9
2.4 mi·3 min·State Route 9
13
Turn right onto Marsh Road
372 ft·12 sec·Marsh Road
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Airport Way
15
Turn right onto 99th Avenue Southeast
0.1 mi·32 sec·99th Avenue Southeast
16
Arrive at destination
99th Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — 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|196th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 5 North: Everett
5
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.7 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward WA 96 East: 128th Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186
Toward WA 96 East: 128th Street Southwest
5
7 mi into trip|~11m in|WA 96 / 128th Street Southeast
Turn right onto WA 96 / 128th Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.35 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$3.33
$6.65
premium
$5.39
$3.46
$6.92
diesel
$4.80
$3.08
$6.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4.9
0
$1.71
$0.78
Efficient EV
4.1
0
$1.43
$0.65
EV Truck/SUV
6.5
0
$2.28
$1.04
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Forecast as of Jul 7, 2026
Origin
Lynnwood, WA
Late night
in Lynnwood on Monday
Local time
12:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 6:57AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 6:57AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Bromart, WA
Late night
in Bromart on Monday
Local time
12:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 6:57AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 6:57AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
4 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
27m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with about 42% of the journey on highways. You'll begin on I 5 for a stretch of up to 4.5 miles, providing a faster pace. As you transition to local roads like 132nd Street Southeast and then State Route 9, the character shifts to a more typical local road feel. Expect a blend of efficient highway travel and more community-oriented driving through populated areas. The relatively short duration means these changes happen quickly, making for a dynamic, albeit brief, driving segment.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 196th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort6/10
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 16.3 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: near the start (196th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
551 ft14 ft
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
610 ft
Highest Point
551 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
537 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Lynnwood is a suburban city of 39,000 people (2019) in the North Sound region of Washington State. As it as at the crossroads of I-5 and I-405, it is a bedroom community for Seattle, Everett and Bellevue, and has one of the largest concentrations of retailers in the region, anchored by the Alderwood Mall.
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 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 Bromart, 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 (196th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Bromart, WA before heading back.
