Day trip from Surrey to Seattle
Seattle lies 171 km (106 mi) south of Surrey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 171 km (106 mi) apart, Seattle is a realistic day trip from Surrey: about 2 h 47 min each way by road.
| Surrey | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 568,322 | 780,995 |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | V3Z | 98101–98199 |
What changes when you arrive in Seattle
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Seattle
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Public Library | 6,015,702 | 2015 |
| Seattle Art Museum | 797,127 | — |
| Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle Unit | 13,003 | 2020 |
| Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | 297 | 2020 |
The busiest is Seattle Public Library at 6,015,702 visitors in 2015. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Seattle
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Staying in Seattle
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle. Of the 466 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (198), and 8 are five-star. Across 148 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 150,199 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Seattle
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Common questions
How far is Seattle from Surrey?
171 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south of Surrey; by road roughly 208 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surrey to Seattle by road?
About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surrey and Seattle?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Seattle?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Seattle?
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.