Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Seattle, WA
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Woodinville, WA
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Seattle to Woodinville is 19.7 miles and takes about 28 minutes via I-405 and WA 520, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, primarily utilizing major highways. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple day trip, allowing ample flexibility for your schedule. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward connection between these two nearby locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| WA 520 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| I 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| WA 522 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 131st Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 175th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 47 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,570 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~399 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Woodinville, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Madison Street
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Turn right onto University Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto WA 520
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto WA 522
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto WA 202
Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto WA 520 toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 405: Everett, Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 405 North: Everett
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.56 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $5.76 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Seattle on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Woodinville on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 is mostly highway, with 82% of the 19.7 miles on major roads like I-405 and WA 520. You'll experience a stretch of 7.1 miles on I-405, which means you'll likely encounter consistent highway speeds and merging traffic. Expect dense exits as you approach your destination in Woodinville, indicating a transition from uninterrupted highway driving to more local road conditions.
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 early in the drive near 4th Avenue.
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 17 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (WA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
491 ft
Total Descent
630 ft
Highest Point
406 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
389 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Seattle, WA and Woodinville, WA, road signs point toward Kirkland and Renton.
Kirkland
Renton
“Jet City” · Founded 1851
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.
Top landmarks
Woodinville is a city of 9,900 in King County of Washington State, 20 mi (32 km) northeast of Seattle. It is the production center of Washington's wine industry, where many of the state's top wineries offer tasting rooms.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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