Origin
Bothell, WA
Evening in Bothell on Sunday
Local time
8:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bothell, WA to Marysville, WA
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bothell, WA
nicholas hatherly
Marysville, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Bothell to Marysville, expect a short 22.4-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. This trip sits entirely within Washington’s Pacific Coast region, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, it is a highly accessible route for commuters or casual travelers. You will primarily navigate via I-5, the Bothell-Everett Highway, and Bothell Way Northeast. Because of the quick duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
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
11.2 miles from Bothell, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 22.4-mile trek offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with faster interstate segments. About 54% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a nice change of pace from the slower city surface streets. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch while navigating 12.1 miles on I-5. The road feel shifts from the more developed local corridors of the Bothell-Everett Highway to the higher-speed flow of the interstate. Expect a functional, straightforward drive that connects these two Washington hubs efficiently.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bothell Way Northeast.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bothell Way Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (Dumas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bothell Way Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Bothell Way Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.3 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Dumas Road
Turn left onto Dumas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
22.1 mi into trip
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~36m in
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WA 528 / 4th Street
Turn right onto WA 528 / 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22.4 mi into trip
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~36m in
|
WA 529 / State Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 / State Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 7 mi | 13m |
| Bothell Way Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 128th Street Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dumas Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 186th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 101st Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on this road
100 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northeast
153 ft
·
12 sec
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101st Avenue Northeast
3
Turn left onto Northeast 186th Street
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Northeast 186th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Bothell Way Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bothell Way Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway
7.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Dumas Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dumas Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto WA 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
128th Street Southeast
Use the none lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
Use the none lane.
13
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 36-minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever it suits your schedule best. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops, you should fuel up before you head out to ensure you stay within your $5 estimated gas budget. Pay close attention to traffic patterns when transitioning between the Bothell-Everett Highway and the I-5 on-ramps, as these junctions are central to your arrival time. Because the route is so compact, you do not need to worry about complex pacing or rest breaks. Simply enjoy the ease of a quick transit between these two Pacific Coast locations.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.2 miles from Bothell, WA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.1 miles.
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 22.4 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.2 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marysville, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bothell, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bothell, WA
This is one driving day of about 22.4 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bothell, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 12.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.2 mi from Bothell, WA · 22m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from Bothell, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marysville, WA
The final approach into Marysville, 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 Marysville, 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
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
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: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marysville, WA
Evening in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
8:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bothell, WA to Marysville, WA covers 22.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell Way Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Bothell, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bothell Way Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (Dumas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bothell, WA to Marysville, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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