Origin
Burlington, WA
Night in Burlington on Friday
Local time
11:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, WA
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Lake Cavanaugh, WA
John De Leon
Trip Overview
Burlington, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA is 23.6 miles and takes about 46m via Lake Cavanaugh Road and State Route 9, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a local drive experience. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick escape or an addition to a longer itinerary in Washington. You'll find this route manageable and easy to navigate, making it a good option for those seeking a brief change of scenery without a major time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 23% of the route on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on local roads, particularly Lake Cavanaugh Road, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch at 10.2 miles. Expect a varied driving experience, transitioning from main roads like East College Way and State Route 9 to more winding, local routes as you approach Lake Cavanaugh. The road's personality shifts from more open stretches to tighter turns, requiring your attention throughout the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Cavanaugh Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near WA 20 / South Burlington Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (WA 20 / South Burlington Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (WA 538 / East College Way): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 20 / South Burlington Boulevard
Turn left onto WA 20 / South Burlington Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WA 538 / East College Way
Turn left onto WA 538 / East College Way
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
12 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Lake Cavanaugh Road
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
Navigation decision point
3
22.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
South Shore Drive
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cavanaugh Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| State Route 9 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| East College Way | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| South Burlington Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Shore Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Fairhaven Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lake Cavanaugh Road
— 10.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, WA and Lake Cavanaugh, WA.
1
Start on East Fairhaven Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fairhaven Avenue
2
Turn left onto WA 20
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Burlington Boulevard
3
Continue on Riverside Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
4
Turn left onto WA 538
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East College Way
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
6
Continue on WA 9
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 9
7
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Cavanaugh Road
8
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Drive
9
Continue on West Shore Drive
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Shore Drive
10
Continue on West Shore Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Drive
11
Turn right onto East Tree Bark Lane
316 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Tree Bark Lane
12
Arrive at destination
East Tree Bark Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Night in Lake Cavanaugh on Friday
Local time
11:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°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
5 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
46m 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 Burlington, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA covers 23.6 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Cavanaugh Road, State Route 9, East College Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Burlington, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (WA 20 / South Burlington Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (WA 538 / East College Way): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Burlington, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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