Origin
Seattle, WA
Morning in Seattle on Thursday
Local time
9:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
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Normandy Park, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA covers 12.5 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Madison Street, Alaskan Way, WA 99 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Madison Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Street | — | — |
| Alaskan Way | — | — |
| WA 99 South | — | — |
| State Route 99 | — | — |
| East Marginal Way South | — | — |
| 1st Avenue South Bridge | — | — |
| Burien | — | — |
| South 160th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Madison Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Normandy Park, WA.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
3
Turn left onto Alaskan Way
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Alaskan Way
4
Take the exit straight toward WA 99 South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
WA 99 South
5
Merge slight left onto State Route 99
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 99
6
Continue on East Marginal Way South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Marginal Way South
7
Keep slight right to continue on 1st Avenue South Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue South Bridge
8
Continue on Burien
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Burien
9
Take the exit slight right toward South 160th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 160th Street
10
Keep slight right to continue on South 160th Street
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 160th Street
11
Turn straight onto South 160th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 160th Street
12
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue South
13
Turn right onto Southwest Normandy Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southwest Normandy Road
14
Turn slight left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
4th Avenue Southwest
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.23 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Normandy Park, WA
Morning in Normandy Park on Thursday
Local time
9:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
21m 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 Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA covers 12.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Madison Street, Alaskan Way, WA 99 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $2.62 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.
The drive from Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Seattle, WA to Normandy Park, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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