Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynnwood, WA
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Bromart, WA
Davide Baraldi
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 17 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
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnwood, WA and Bromart, WA.
Start on WA 99
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Poplar Way
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn right onto WA 96
Continue on WA 96
Continue on 134th Place Southeast
Continue on Cathcart Way
At end of road, turn left onto WA 9
Turn right onto Marsh Road
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Way
Turn right onto 99th Avenue Southeast
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 96 East: 128th Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto WA 96 / 128th Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $6.08 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Lynnwood on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:46AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Evening in Bromart on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:46AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
610 ft
Highest Point
551 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
537 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Lynnwood, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Lynnwood
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-13:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Lynnwood, WA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Lynnwood
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 10:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Lynnwood, WA
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: 10:30-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Lynnwood
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-We,Su 10:30-22:00; Th-Sa 10:30-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Mill Creek, WA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Lynnwood
Visit websiteArtwork
Early in the drive, right off the route
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Aircraft
Around the midpoint, short detour
Everett, WA
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Lynnwood, WA
Visit websiteHotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Everett, WA
Visit websiteMotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1959
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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