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.

Are there charging stations between Burien, WA and Mercer Island, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA, including Ballard Blocks (350 kW); BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW); BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 487.

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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Charging points along the way

487 chargers

Ballard BlocksCCS, CHAdeMO · 1451 NW 46th St, Seattle, WA, 98107350 kW
BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1112 S BAILEY ST, Seattle, WA, 98108350 kW
BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA)CCS, Type1 · 311 4th. Ave. N. Kent, Washington 98032, Kent, WA, 98032350 kW
BoA Queen Anne WA3-154 (Seattle, WA)CCS · 100 W MERCER ST, Seattle, WA, 98119350 kW
BofA Overlake Park WA3-152 (Redmond, WA)CCS · 2400 148th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, 98502350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

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.

Popular destinations close by

Mercer Island, WA → Newcastle, WA8 mi · 20 min Mercer Island, WA → Bellevue, WA6 mi · 15 min Mercer Island, WA → Clyde Hill, WA7 mi · 20 min Mercer Island, WA → Sammamish, WA16 mi · 30 min Mercer Island, WA → Kenmore, WA18 mi · 35 min Mercer Island, WA → Lake Forest Park, WA20 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Burien, WA, {fromState} to Mercer Island, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Burien, WA, {fromState} and Mercer Island, WA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Burien, WA, {fromState} to Mercer Island, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Burien, WA, {fromState} to Mercer Island, WA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Burien, WA, {fromState} to Mercer Island, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Burien, WA, {fromState} to Mercer Island, WA, {toState} 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.
Are there charging stations between Burien, WA and Mercer Island, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Burien, WA to Mercer Island, WA, including Ballard Blocks (350 kW); BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW); BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 487.

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