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Trip from Seattle, WA to Maplewood, WA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

50.6 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

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city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Seattle, WA

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Downtown Maplewood, WA, WA

Maplewood, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Seattle, WA to Maplewood, WA covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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, Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 50.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.6 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 32 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 32.6 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 0.1 miles in near Spring Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spring Street

Turn right onto Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
8
33 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

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 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
7
33.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Seattle, WA and Maplewood, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.

Bremerton

33 mi in | ~42m

Wollochet Drive Northwest

42.9 mi in | ~55m

City Center

42.9 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 32.6 mi 41m
WA 16 8.8 mi 11m
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest 1.9 mi 3m
Crescent Valley Drive Northwest 1 mi 2m
Peacock Hill Road Northwest 0.9 mi 1m
Stinson Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
144th Street Northwest 0.7 mi 1m
Southeast 160th Street 0.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 32.6 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Maplewood, WA.

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Madison Street

204 ft · 11 sec · Madison Street
3

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

308 ft · 14 sec · 4th Avenue
4

Turn right onto Spring Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Spring Street
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
6

Continue on I 5

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 5
Use the left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

147 ft · 2 sec · I 5
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 5
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

305 ft · 4 sec · I 5
Toward Airport Way
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

30 mi · 38 min · I 5
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto WA 16

8.8 mi · 11 min · WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on Stinson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Enter roundabout onto Stinson Avenue

61 ft · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue
18

Continue on Stinson Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Stinson Avenue
19

Enter roundabout onto Harborview Drive

85 ft · 5 sec · Harborview Drive
20

Continue on Harborview Drive

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Harborview Drive
21

Continue on North Harborview Drive

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North Harborview Drive
22

Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
24

Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
25

Enter roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest

77 ft · 1 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
26

Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
27

Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

1.4 mi · 2 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
28

Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · 144th Street Northwest
29

At end of road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

1.0 mi · 2 min · Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
30

Turn right onto Southeast 160th Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast 160th Street
31

At end of road, turn right onto 14th Avenue Northwest

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest
32

Arrive at destination

14th Avenue Northwest

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.3 mi from Seattle, WA · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tacoma, WA

25 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.

Popular next leg

Tacoma, WA to Maplewood, WA

18.8 mi · 34m

Pacing Suggestions

SeaTac, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fife Heights, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maplewood, WA

The final approach into Maplewood, 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

$10.59 one way

$21.18 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $11.11 $22.21
premium $5.77 $11.49 $22.98
diesel $5.61 $11.17 $22.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Seattle, WA

Night in Seattle on Thursday

Local time

10:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Sunny

S 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Maplewood, WA

Night in Maplewood on Thursday

Local time

10:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 3 to 7 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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

2 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 12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Seattle, WA to Maplewood, WA covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 16, Peacock Hill Avenue 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 25.3 miles from Seattle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.59 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 50.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Seattle, WA and Maplewood, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

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