Origin
Blurock Landing, WA
Late night in Blurock Landing on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Trip from Blurock Landing, WA to Orchards, WA
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Ritvars Garoza
Trip Overview
The drive from Blurock Landing, WA to Orchards, WA covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 500, Northwest Lower River Road, West Fourth Plain Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on WA 500. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6 miles from Blurock Landing, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Blurock Landing, WA to Orchards, WA covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
328 ft
Total Descent
126 ft
Highest Point
251 ft
~10.1 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 12.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (WA 500): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Avenue, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Blurock Landing, WA to Orchards, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 500 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Lower River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Fourth Plain Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Gher Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 109th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 112th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blurock Landing, WA and Orchards, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto WA 501
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501
Continue on WA 501
Continue on West Fourth Plain Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto WA 500
Turn slight right onto WA 500
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Northeast 112th Avenue
Continue on Northeast Gher Road
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12.1 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orchards, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Blurock Landing, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blurock Landing, WA
This is one driving day of about 12.1 miles and 21m.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6 mi from Blurock Landing, WA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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
A short stop after about 12.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6 miles from Blurock Landing, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orchards, WA
The final approach into Orchards, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Orchards, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Local time and weather at both ends of the drive
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Destination
Orchards, WA
Late night in Orchards on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Along the Route
41°F
Vancouver, WA
6 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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