Origin
Norwood Village, WA
Evening in Norwood Village on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood Village, WA to Seattle, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
Seattle, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 9.2-mile drive from Norwood Village to Seattle, Washington, can be completed in just about 14 minutes, making it an ideal single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $2, you won't need to worry about breaking the bank. The route primarily utilizes I-90, making it a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. You'll be staying within the Pacific Coast region throughout this short hop. This is a straightforward drive that doesn't require any overnight stops, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.6 miles from Norwood Village, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 76% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 7 miles on I-90, offering a consistent pace. The main roads involved are I-90, 128th Avenue Southeast, and Madison Street, suggesting a mix of interstate travel and some local arterial roads as you approach your destination. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and 128th Avenue Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast 25th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast 25th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast 25th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
Navigation decision point
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, J...
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, M...
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Madison Street, Convention Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Madison Street, Convention Place
6
9.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Norwood Village, WA to Seattle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Convention Center along the way.
Convention Center
8.6 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 7 mi | 8m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 25th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood Village, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
3
Turn right onto 128th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
128th Avenue Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
5
Merge onto I 90
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2C
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Madison Street, Convention Place
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Madison Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 14-minute duration and 9.2-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at almost any time, but consider leaving during off-peak hours to avoid potential traffic on I-90. With only a $2 fuel cost, you won't need frequent stops for gas. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan any necessary breaks before you depart or upon arrival in Seattle. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the transition from I-90 to Madison Street, as this is where the road character changes most significantly.
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 4.6 miles from Norwood Village, WA, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7 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 9 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seattle, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Norwood Village, WA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norwood Village, WA
This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 14m.
At 9.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Norwood Village, WA · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Norwood Village, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seattle, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Seattle, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.85 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:36 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
4 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
14m 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 Norwood Village, WA to Seattle, WA covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, 128th Avenue Southeast, Madison Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Norwood Village, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.93 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast 25th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Norwood Village, WA to Seattle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Convention Center along the way.
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