Origin
Marysville, WA
Late night in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marysville, WA to Fife, 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 18m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marysville, WA
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Fife, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
This 61.9-mile drive from Marysville, WA to Fife, WA is a manageable one-day trip that will take approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region of Washington. The route primarily utilizes State Route 529 and I-5, with a small portion on WA 99 North. While there are no designated stops mentioned, its relatively short duration means you can easily complete it in a single outing without needing an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward journey that connects two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 60.5 mi | 1h 15m |
| State Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 54th Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 529 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 60.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville, WA and Fife, 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
61 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 137
Toward WA 99 North: 54th Avenue East, Fife
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto WA 99
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
54th Avenue East
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
54th Avenue East
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Marysville, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.5 miles.
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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 61.7 — 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.
8
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward WA 99 North: 54th Avenue East, Fife
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 137
Toward WA 99 North: 54th Avenue East, Fife
5
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
WA 99 / 54th Avenue East
Turn left onto WA 99 / 54th Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.96 one way
$25.91 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Fife, WA
Late night in Fife on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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 18m 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?
This journey is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with zero percent highway share. This suggests you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections rather than long stretches of high-speed freeway. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch further emphasizes the stop-and-go nature of this route. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed as you transition between different local thoroughfares. The drive will likely feel more like navigating through towns and communities than a classic open-road experience.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near State Route 529.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marysville, WA to Fife, WA is easy. At 1h 18m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 18m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.5 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fife, 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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