How far is it from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA?

The distance between Burien, WA and Mercer Island, WA is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA?

The drive from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA?

The fastest route from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Mercer Island, WA from Burien, WA?

Mercer Island, WA lies roughly to the north-east of Burien, WA.

Burien, WA Mercer Island, WA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA takes about 30 min via WA 509. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 17 mi

Starting with a 27-minute stretch on Southwest 142nd Street, this 16-mile route heads toward Mercer Island in southern Lake Washington via WA 509 and I-5, cutting through heavy commuter traffic.

1 Depart right onto Southwest 142nd Street 18 yd
2 Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Southwest 146th Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto South 146th Street 1 mi
5 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 5 mi
7 Continue straight onto 1st Avenue South Bridge 1 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto South Michigan Street 1 mi
10 Turn slightly right onto South Bailey Street 93 yd
11 Turn left 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left 3 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly right 1 mi
16 Merge slightly left 5 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left 34 yd
19 Turn straight onto Island Crest Way 2 mi
20 Turn right onto Merrimount Drive 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn right onto Forest Avenue Southeast 1st 26 yd
22 Arrive left onto Forest Avenue Southeast 1st

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The return trip from Mercer Island, WA to Burien, WA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Starting with a 27-minute stretch on Southwest 142nd Street, this 16-mile route heads toward Mercer Island in southern Lake Washington via WA 509 and I-5, cutting through heavy commuter traffic.

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How far is it from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA?: The distance between Burien, WA and Mercer Island, WA is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA?: The drive from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA?: The fastest route from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Mercer Island, WA from Burien, WA?: Mercer Island, WA lies roughly to the north-east of Burien, WA.

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