The Space Needle seen from the street and from directly beneath its saucer

Interstate 5 · 2 stops · 79 mi

The Space Needle to Deception Pass: Interstate 5 Road Trip Stops

2 stops · 79 miles · about 1 hr 47 min of driving

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Route map: Space Needle to Deception Pass, 79 miles

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The two stops from our co-pilot reel, in the order you would drive them through Puget Sound. Facts and visitor notes come from official sources (linked under each stop). The photos are ours. Mileage and drive time are a routing estimate without traffic or stops. Check current road and hours before you go.

  1. Space Needle

    The Space Needle seen from the street and from directly beneath its saucer

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  2. 79 mi · 1 hr 47 min from stop 1

    Deception Pass State Park

    The view across the strait from the railing of the Deception Pass bridge

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    • Deception Pass State Park spans two islands connected by a series of iconic bridges. Source: parks.wa.gov ↗
    • The park connects to the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, a 1,200-mile footpath. Source: parks.wa.gov ↗
    • The park's interpretive center was originally a bathhouse built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Source: parks.wa.gov ↗
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