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39m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
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Blurock Landing, WA
Harrison Reilly
Sunnyside, WA
Joshua Lim
If you are looking for a quick excursion within the Pacific Coast region, the 22.7-mile connection between Blurock Landing and Sunnyside is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should keep your vehicle ready for the journey. Since the route involves navigating through local corridors, it is best suited for those who prefer a short, manageable drive rather than a cross-state haul. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip allows for maximum scheduling flexibility.
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
11.4 miles from Blurock Landing, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this local route, which relies on a mix of WA 500, Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard, and Northwest Lower River Road. Only 28% of your travel time will be spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on smaller roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.1-mile segment on WA 500. This drive lacks the repetitive nature of a long interstate haul, instead requiring more focused attention due to the frequent turns and local road transitions.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
852 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
764 ft
~21.8 mi in
Elevation Range
736 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 12 significant decision points across 22.7 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 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These 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 ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 500 / Northeast 237th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 500 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Lower River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 58th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Fourth Plain Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 53rd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 292nd Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Bradford Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Blurock Landing, WA and Sunnyside, 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
Turn right onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 500
Turn left onto Northeast 53rd Street
Continue on Northeast Bradford Road
Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
Continue on Northeast 292nd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Stauffer Road
Arrive at destination
Since this is a short 39-minute drive with no formal stops scheduled, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You can easily fit this trip into any part of your day without worrying about long-distance fatigue or complex rest planning. Given that the route is heavily weighted toward local roads rather than high-speed highways, stay alert for changing speed limits and turn requirements as you transition between the three main roads. Because your fuel cost is minimal at just $5, keep your tank topped off before you head out to ensure a seamless trip from start to finish.
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 22.7 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunnyside, WA than in the middle of the route.
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 22.7 miles and 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.4 mi from Blurock Landing, WA · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Blurock Landing, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Blurock Landing on Sunday
Local time
9:12 PM
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
Destination
Night in Sunnyside on Sunday
Local time
9:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
11 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
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.
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