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Trip from Redmond, WA to Camano, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

61.7 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Redmond, WA, WA

Redmond, WA

Harrison Reilly

Downtown Camano, WA, WA

Camano, WA

Townsend Walton

Trip Overview

The drive from Redmond, WA to Camano, WA covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, I 405, State Route 532 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 61.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.6 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 18 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 29.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Redmond Way.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.7 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: near the start (Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Redmond Way

Turn right onto Redmond Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 405 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 405 North
6
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 405

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

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. Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
5
15.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Redmond, WA and Camano, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Camano Island.

Vancouver British Columbia

14.7 mi in | ~21m

Camano Island

44.9 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 29.6 mi 35m
I 405 11.4 mi 14m
State Route 532 8.2 mi 12m
East Camano Hill Road 3.3 mi 8m
North East Camano Drive 2.5 mi 4m
Redmond Way 2.1 mi 4m
268th Street Northwest 1.8 mi 2m
Northeast 85th Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 29.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Camano, WA.

1

Start on WA 202

30 ft · 7 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
2

Turn right onto Redmond Way

2.1 mi · 4 min · Redmond Way
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on Northeast 85th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 405 North Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 405

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 405
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 405
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 5

30 mi · 35 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward WA 532 West: Stanwood, Camano Island
11

Turn left onto WA 532

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Stanwood Bryant Road
12

Continue on WA 532

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Route 532
13

Continue on WA 532

1.8 mi · 2 min · 268th Street Northwest
14

Continue on WA 532

4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 532
15

Continue on North East Camano Drive

2.5 mi · 4 min · North East Camano Drive
16

Turn right onto East Camano Hill Road

3.3 mi · 8 min · East Camano Hill Road
17

At end of road, turn left onto South West Camano Drive

0.6 mi · 58 sec · South West Camano Drive
18

Arrive at destination

South West Camano Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Redmond, WA · 41m into the drive

Downtown Eastmont, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eastmont, WA

31 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

Martha Lake, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Everett, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Redmond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Camano, WA

The final approach into Camano, 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

$12.91 one way

$25.83 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $13.54 $27.08
premium $5.77 $14.01 $28.02
diesel $5.61 $13.62 $27.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.48 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47
EV Truck/SUV 24.7 0 $8.64 $3.95

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Redmond, WA

Afternoon in Redmond on Friday

Local time

2:47 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camano, WA

Afternoon in Camano on Friday

Local time

2:47 PM

PDT

Current temp

51°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 28m 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 Redmond, WA to Camano, WA covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, I 405, State Route 532. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Redmond, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.91 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 61.7 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: near the start (Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Redmond, WA and Camano, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Camano Island.

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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