North Cascades to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

93.6 miles 150.6 km · straight line
117.1 miles actual route 188.5 km · driving distance
2h 49min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Seattle?

The distance from North Cascades to Seattle is 93.6 miles (150.6 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located SSW of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 117.1 miles, taking about 2h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for North Cascades and Seattle. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from North Cascades to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 49min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 23min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 41min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Seattle

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 266.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM