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Trip from Marysville, WA to Edgewood, 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 19m

Distance

60.4 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Washington, United States

Marysville, WA

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Downtown Edgewood, WA, WA

Edgewood, WA

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Trip Overview

Marysville, WA to Edgewood, WA is 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays entirely within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a practical connection between two points rather than a destination in itself. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it ideal for those looking for an efficient transit. With no planned stops and a short duration, this trip is easily manageable for a single day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 55.9 mi 1h 10m
Enchanted Parkway South 2.4 mi 4m
State Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Meridian Avenue East 0.5 mi 1m
State Route 18 0.2 mi <1m
16th Avenue South <0.1 mi <1m
State Route 529 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 55.9 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville, WA and Edgewood, WA.

1

Start on WA 529

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Avenue
2

Enter roundabout onto State Route 529

70 ft · 1 sec · State Route 529
3

Continue on State Route 529

100 ft · 1 sec · State Route 529
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 5
5

Merge onto I 5

56 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 142B Toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto WA 18

0.2 mi · 34 sec · State Route 18
8

Turn left onto WA 161

407 ft · 8 sec · 16th Avenue South
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on WA 161

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Enchanted Parkway South
10

Keep slight left at fork onto WA 161

2.1 mi · 3 min · Enchanted Parkway South
11

Continue on WA 161

0.5 mi · 1 min · Meridian Avenue East
12

Continue on WA 161

56 ft · 8 sec · Meridian Avenue East
13

Arrive at destination

WA 161

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seattle, WA

30 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

Martha Lake, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seattle, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Marysville, 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | State Route 529

Enter roundabout onto State Route 529

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 5

Navigation decision point

Toward I 5
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 142B Toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
7
57.4 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | WA 161 / 16th Avenue South

Turn left onto WA 161 / 16th Avenue South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.64 one way

$25.28 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $13.26 $26.51
premium $5.77 $13.72 $27.43
diesel $5.61 $13.34 $26.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90
Efficient EV 15.1 0 $5.28 $2.42
EV Truck/SUV 24.2 0 $8.46 $3.87

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Marysville, WA

Late night in Marysville on Sunday

Local time

1:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgewood, WA

Late night in Edgewood on Sunday

Local time

1:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

60°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

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

1h 19m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 97% of your journey on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 55.9 miles on I 5, indicating long periods of consistent driving. While the primary route is I 5, you'll also navigate sections of Enchanted Parkway South and State Avenue. This blend suggests a transition from a major interstate to more localized arterial roads as you approach your destination.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Enchanted Parkway South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near State Route 529.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (State Route 529): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 60.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 5. 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: at 0.5 miles (State Route 529): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 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 Edgewood, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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