Origin
Maltby, WA
Late night in Maltby on Tuesday
Local time
1:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maltby, WA to Seattle, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maltby, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Maltby to Seattle, you are looking at a straightforward 24.3-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes. This drive is best tackled as a quick day trip, as it is easily completed in a single stint without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via State Route 522, I-405, and WA-520 to reach the city. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, it is a highly economical route within the Pacific Coast region. The trip is strictly highway-focused, making it a practical choice for commuters or travelers looking for a direct path between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| WA 520 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| State Route 522 | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maltby Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Yew Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maltby, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Turn slight right onto WA 524
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Maltby Road
3
Turn right onto 87th Avenue Southeast
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
87th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn right
124 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn left onto WA 524
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maltby Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto WA 524
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Yew Way
7
Turn left onto WA 524
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Paradise Lake Road
8
Turn right onto WA 522
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 522
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto I 405
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
457 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto WA 520
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 520
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
WA 520
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Union Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
20
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seatt...
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
WA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 520 toward I 5 South: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.17 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Tuesday
Local time
1:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Rain
SSW 12 to 17 mph
98% chance
Live forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 2:33AM PDT until April 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 2:33AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle 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
2 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed experience, as 90% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend much of your time on major corridors, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.3 miles on I-405. The road maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm that leaves little room for technical local maneuvers. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you should prepare for the steady flow of traffic typical of these major thoroughfares. It is a functional, efficient connection that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 520. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (WA 520): 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 34m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on I 405. 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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (WA 520): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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