Origin
Shoreline, WA
Afternoon in Shoreline on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shoreline, WA to Norwood Village, WA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shoreline, WA
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Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This quick 19.2-mile drive from Shoreline, WA to Norwood Village, WA should take you about 29 minutes to complete. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical option for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing major roads like I-5, WA-520, and I-405. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region for the entirety of this journey, staying within Washington state. This drive is straightforward and efficient, making it ideal for a short transit between these two Washington locations.
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
9.6 miles from Shoreline, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 81% of the journey taking place on major freeways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 7.7 miles on I-5, indicating significant portions of consistent, high-speed driving. The road character is defined by its efficiency and directness, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding scenic byways. As you transition between I-5, WA-520, and I-405, the drive maintains its highway feel, offering a predictable and rapid transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 520. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5 South
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward WA 520 East: Montlake, Bellevue, Kirkland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 168B
Toward WA 520 East: Montlake, Bellevue, Kirklan...
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Everett, Renton
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 405: Everett, Renton
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 South: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shoreline, WA and Norwood Village, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue, Kirkland and Renton.
Bellevue
8.6 mi in
|
~12m
Kirkland
8.6 mi in
|
~12m
Renton
15.3 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| WA 520 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| I 405 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| North 175th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 123rd Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 121st Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shoreline, WA and Norwood Village, WA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
448 ft
·
35 sec
3
Turn right onto North 175th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 175th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 5 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 5
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 168B
Toward WA 520 East: Montlake, Bellevue, Kirkland
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on WA 520
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 405: Everett, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 405
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast 8th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto 121st Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
121st Avenue Southeast
14
Continue on Southeast 12th Street
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 12th Street
15
Continue on 123rd Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
123rd Avenue Southeast
16
Turn left onto Southeast 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast 20th Street
17
Continue on Southeast 20th Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast 20th Place
18
Continue on 128th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
128th Avenue Southeast
19
Turn right onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
20
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 29-minute duration and 19.2-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, perhaps during off-peak hours to minimize any potential traffic delays on I-5 or I-405. With only a $4 fuel cost, you won't need to worry much about frequent refueling. Since there are no designated stops suggested, plan to make any necessary breaks before you depart Shoreline or once you arrive in Norwood Village. Pay attention to potential traffic patterns on I-5, as it's your longest stretch and can experience congestion.
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 9.6 miles from Shoreline, WA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwood Village, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Shoreline, WA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shoreline, WA
This is one driving day of about 19.2 miles and 29m.
At 19.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.6 mi from Shoreline, WA · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Shoreline, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norwood Village, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Norwood Village, 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
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Norwood Village, WA
Afternoon in Norwood Village on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
12 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
29m 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 Shoreline, WA to Norwood Village, WA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 520, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Shoreline, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 14 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shoreline, WA and Norwood Village, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue, Kirkland and Renton.
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