Origin
Brier, WA
Evening in Brier on Sunday
Local time
8:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brier, WA to Seattle, WA
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brier, WA
Harrison Reilly
Seattle, WA
Josh Hild
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the suburban atmosphere of Brier to the urban core of Seattle, this 15.9-mile trip is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the drive in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will navigate primarily through the Pacific Coast region, moving from quiet residential streets onto major transit arteries. Because the journey is so brief, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to head into the city whenever your plans require. It is a straightforward commute that avoids the complexities of longer, multi-day road trips.
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
8 miles from Brier, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway transit, with 71% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will start by navigating local connectors like Brier Road and Northeast 205th Street before merging onto I-5 for the bulk of your travels. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.4 miles on I-5, providing a consistent pace once you clear the initial local streets. While the route begins with the slower, navigational pace of neighborhood roads, it quickly shifts into a fast-paced highway experience. You should be prepared for the typical rhythm of interstate driving as you transition from the outskirts directly into the heart of Seattle.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Northeast 204th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.7 miles (Northeast 204th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Northeast 204th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
Turn left onto Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Brier Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 201st Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 197th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 37th Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brier, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on Brier Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brier Road
2
Continue on 55th Avenue Northeast
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
55th Avenue Northeast
3
Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast 204th Street
4
Continue on 47th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
47th Avenue Northeast
5
Turn right onto Northeast 201st Place
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northeast 201st Place
6
Continue on Northeast 197th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northeast 197th Street
7
Turn straight onto 40th Place Northeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
40th Place Northeast
8
Continue on 37th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
37th Avenue Northeast
9
Turn left onto Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
Use the none lane.
10
Turn right onto WA 104
261 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
11
Continue on WA 104
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
12
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
13
Merge onto I 5
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Union Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
18
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 25-minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart at a moment's notice without needing to plan for rest stops or fuel breaks. Keep in mind that because the majority of your time is spent on I-5, your travel speed and arrival time will be largely dictated by highway traffic conditions. It is wise to check real-time traffic reports before you pull out of Brier to avoid potential bottlenecks on the interstate. You won't need to worry about refueling mid-trip given the short distance, so you can focus entirely on navigating the merge from local streets to the main highway. Take advantage of the trip's brevity to maintain a flexible schedule that fits your specific needs for the day.
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 8 miles from Brier, WA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 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 15.9 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seattle, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brier, 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 Brier, WA
This is one driving day of about 15.9 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brier, 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 11.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8 mi from Brier, WA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8 miles from Brier, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seattle, WA
The final approach into Seattle, 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 Seattle, 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
$3.34 one way
$6.67 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Seattle, WA
Evening in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
8:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
3 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
25m 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 Brier, WA to Seattle, WA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest, Brier Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Brier, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 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 15.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.7 miles (Northeast 204th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brier, WA to Seattle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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