Origin
Marysville, WA
Late night in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marysville, WA to Seattle, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a simple day trip within the Pacific Coast region, the 33.8-mile journey from Marysville to Seattle is an straightforward option. Expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection between these two Washington hubs. Since the trip is short enough to complete in a single day, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the distance. This drive is best viewed as a practical link rather than a scenic getaway, offering a direct path for those traveling between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32.3 mi | 40m |
| State Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 529 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville, WA and Seattle, 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
32 mi
·
40 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on Union Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
10
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
33.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
33.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.15 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Sunday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 5 mph
0% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of the journey taking place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, which accounts for a 32.3-mile stretch of the trip. While you start by navigating local streets like State Avenue and 5th Avenue, the experience quickly transitions into a sustained interstate drive. Because the highway percentage is so high, the road remains consistent and predictable throughout the duration. Expect a steady, utilitarian drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near I 5.
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 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles (5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 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 0.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles (5th Avenue): 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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