Day trip from Seattle to Abbotsford
Abbotsford lies 162 km (100 mi) north of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 162 km (100 mi) apart, Abbotsford is a realistic day trip from Seattle: about 2 h 38 min each way by road.
Open Abbotsford in Google Maps
| Seattle | Abbotsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 780,995 | 141,397 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 114 m (374 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What changes when you arrive in Abbotsford
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Abbotsford
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Community Library | 156,573 | 2018 |
| Mount Lehman Library | 5,056 | 2018 |
The busiest is Abbotsford Community Library at 156,573 visitors in 2018. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Abbotsford
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Staying in Abbotsford
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Common questions
How far is Abbotsford from Seattle?
162 km (100 mi) in a straight line, north of Seattle; by road roughly 197 km (122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Abbotsford by road?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Abbotsford?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Abbotsford?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.