Origin
Home, WA
Night in Home on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Home, WA to Seattle, WA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Home, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Home, WA to Seattle, WA covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, WA 16, Key Peninsula Highway Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 60.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.2 miles on I 5.
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 32.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
27 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Seneca Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
7
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32.2 mi | 40m |
| WA 16 | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Key Peninsula Highway Northwest | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| WA 302 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Purdy Drive Northwest | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Goldman Drive Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Home, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on 7th Avenue Northwest
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
7th Avenue Northwest
2
Turn right onto Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
3
Continue on WA 302
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 302
4
Turn left onto Goldman Drive Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goldman Drive Northwest
5
At end of road, turn left onto WA 302
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 302
6
Turn straight
475 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn straight onto WA 302
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Purdy Drive Northwest
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward WA 16 East
9
Merge onto WA 16
13 mi
·
16 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn left onto Seneca Street
323 ft
·
18 sec
·
Seneca Street
16
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
18
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Home, WA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Home, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.72 one way
$25.45 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.34 | $26.69 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.81 | $27.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Seattle on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
7 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
1h 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 Home, WA to Seattle, WA covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 16, Key Peninsula Highway Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Home, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.72 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 60.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Home, WA to Seattle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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