Washington: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Washington in Seattle, Washington? The nearest airport is SEA (Seattle-Tacoma, 25 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
SEA
Seattle-Tacoma
Drive to campus
25 min
without traffic
Backup airport
—
none nearby
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2832 mi | 57 h 48 m | Fly |
| Chicago, IL | 2043 mi | 41 h 42 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 2570 mi | 52 h 27 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 1983 mi | 40 h 28 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1137 mi | 23 h 12 m | Fly |
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