Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shoreline, WA
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Auburn, WA
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Shoreline, WA to Auburn, WA is 36.9 miles and takes about 50m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a practical option for getting from one Seattle-area suburb to another without venturing too far off the beaten path. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it a quick and efficient transit rather than a destination in itself. Consider this route when you need a reliable and predictable journey between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 21.4 mi | 26m |
| Valley Freeway | 10 mi | 12m |
| I 405 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| C Street Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North 175th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 15th Street Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Shoreline, WA and Auburn, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto North 175th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Continue on I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto WA 167
Take the exit
Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
Turn right onto C Street Northwest
Turn left onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Shoreline, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 5 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward 15th Street Northwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.72 one way
$15.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Shoreline on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:24AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Morning in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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 trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major freeways like I 5, I 405, and the Valley Freeway. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.4 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and let the miles pass by on familiar interstate infrastructure.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shoreline, WA to Auburn, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 15Th Street Northwest along the way.
15Th Street Northwest
Auburn is a city in south King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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