Origin
Snohomish, WA
Late night in Snohomish on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snohomish, WA to Marysville, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snohomish, WA
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Marysville, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Snohomish and Marysville, you are looking at a brief 13.6-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily utilize a combination of I-5, US-2, and State Route 9 to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be more than enough to cover the distance comfortably. Whether you are commuting or just running errands, this route offers a straightforward, efficient connection between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| US 2 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| State Route 9 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snohomish, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 9
4
Turn straight onto WA 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 9
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
6
Continue on WA 9
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 2 West: Everett, Seattle
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 2
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 2
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
10
Merge onto I 5
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 5
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 2 West: Everett, Seattle
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 2 West: Everett, Seattle
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 2
Merge onto US 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
WA 528 / 4th Street
Turn right onto WA 528 / 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Marysville, WA
Late night in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 highway-focused drive is designed for efficiency, with 85% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You should expect a practical experience behind the wheel, as the route transitions between different road types to maintain a steady pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.6-mile segment on I-5, which keeps the flow of traffic moving consistently. While the drive is relatively short, the mix of interstate and state routes ensures you spend most of your time at highway speeds. You will find that the road maintains a functional, straightforward character from start to finish.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and US 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
269 ft
1 ft
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
369 ft
Highest Point
269 ft
~2.9 mi in
Elevation Range
268 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Snohomish, WA to Marysville, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marysville, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Marysville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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