Radius Map of Seattle

The map above is centered on Seattle, United States, near Pike Place Market, with a default 10 mi radius. Drag to move it, search for a different address, or change the radius and unit using the controls.

Seattle is built on a narrow north-south isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, which makes a radius from Pike Place feel smaller than its number suggests. To the east, Bellevue and the Eastside sit across the lake; to the west, Bainbridge Island and the Olympic Peninsula are reachable only by ferry. Distances here are measured from Pike Place Market (47.610° N, 122.342° W).

Population: Seattle city proper
Country: United States
Coordinates: 47.6097, -122.3422
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles

Seattle is squeezed between Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east — both bodies of water sit within 4 miles of downtown, so a radius drawn from Pike Place loses major area to water on both sides.

Also known as: Emerald City, Jet City, Rain City, The 206, Sea-Town.

What's within each radius from Pike Place Market

Real coverage at the most-searched radii, including notable places that fall just outside the circle. Use these as ground truth before relying on a circle for real-estate, retail, or service-area decisions.

5 miles from Pike Place Market

A 5-mile radius from Pike Place covers all of central Seattle — Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, the U District, Beacon Hill, the SoDo industrial belt, and reaches the western edge of Mercer Island and Bellevue across Lake Washington.

Inside the circle

✓Downtown, Belltown, SoDo
✓Capitol Hill, First Hill, Central District
✓Queen Anne, Magnolia
✓Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, U District
✓Beacon Hill, Georgetown's northern edge
✓Mercer Island's western edge

Just outside

✗Sea-Tac Airport (~13 mi south)
✗Bellevue city centre (~7 mi east)
✗Redmond (~14 mi east)
✗Bothell, Lynnwood (~12+ mi north)
✗Renton (~12 mi south)

10 miles from Pike Place Market

A 10-mile radius covers all of Seattle proper, all of Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland's southern edge, the inner Eastside, and the edge of Burien. Sea-Tac sits just outside.

Inside the circle

✓All of Seattle
✓Bellevue and Mercer Island
✓Kirkland (southern half)
✓Burien, Tukwila, Renton's western edge
✓Bainbridge Island (eastern edge)

Just outside

✗Sea-Tac International Airport (~13 mi)
✗Redmond (~14 mi)
✗Everett (~25 mi north)
✗Tacoma (~30 mi south)
✗Issaquah (~13 mi)

15 miles from Pike Place Market

A 15-mile radius reaches Sea-Tac Airport, Redmond, Issaquah, Bothell, Lynnwood's southern edge, and most of the inner Puget Sound region.

Inside the circle

✓Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
✓Redmond, Issaquah, Sammamish (western edge)
✓Bothell, Lake Forest Park
✓Federal Way's northern edge, Auburn's western edge
✓Most of the inner Eastside

Just outside

✗Tacoma (~30 mi)
✗Everett (~25 mi)
✗Olympia (~55 mi)
✗Bremerton (~17 mi by direct line, ~60 by road)
✗North Bend (~25 mi)

25 miles from Pike Place Market

A 25-mile radius covers all of King County's populated west, plus Everett, Tacoma's northern edge, and most of the Puget Sound metropolitan core.

Inside the circle

✓All of populated King County (Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kent)
✓Everett (just inside)
✓Tacoma's northern suburbs (Auburn, Federal Way, Puyallup's edge)
✓Bremerton (across the Sound)
✓Most of the inner Puget Sound metro

Just outside

✗Tacoma city centre (~30 mi)
✗Olympia (~55 mi)
✗Bellingham (~85 mi)
✗North Bend (~25 mi at edge)
✗Mount Rainier (~55 mi)

50 miles from Pike Place Market

A 50-mile radius reaches Tacoma, Olympia's northern edge, the Cascades foothills, the Olympic Peninsula's eastern coast, and most of the central Puget Sound region.

Inside the circle

✓Tacoma, Lakewood
✓Olympia's northern edge
✓Bellingham's southern edge (just inside)
✓Most of the central Puget Sound region
✓Mount Rainier National Park (just inside)

Just outside

✗Olympia city centre (~55 mi)
✗Bellingham city centre (~85 mi)
✗Portland, OR (~175 mi)
✗Yakima (~135 mi)
✗Vancouver, BC (~130 mi)

How Seattle radius maps get used

City-specific scenarios where a radius is the right tool — and the typical radius sizes professionals use.

Seattle vs Eastside rental search

A 5-mile radius from Pike Place captures Seattle proper but doesn't cross Lake Washington — Bellevue and Redmond are outside. Renters who want "Seattle only" can use 5 miles; those open to the Eastside need 10–15 miles.

Typical radius: 5 miles for Seattle, 10+ for Eastside

Tech corridor commute zone

A 15-mile radius covers Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond (Microsoft), and Issaquah — the classic Eastside tech corridor. Drive time east-bound on the 520 or I-90 across the lake is the binding constraint, not distance.

Typical radius: 15 miles for Seattle-Eastside tech

Sea-Tac Airport service zone

Sea-Tac sits ~13 miles south of Pike Place. A 15-mile radius captures the airport, the Tukwila/SeaTac hotel cluster, and Renton — useful for ride-share zones and airport-hotel proximity.

Typical radius: 15 miles to include SEA

Puget Sound regional retail catchment

A 50-mile radius covers most of the central Puget Sound region — Tacoma, Everett, Bremerton, Olympia's edge — home to ~4 million people. Ferry routes across the Sound mean drive time can vary wildly.

Typical radius: 50 miles for Puget Sound region

Geographic quirks of Seattle radius mapping

Local geography and infrastructure that change how a radius behaves here. Skipping these is the most common reason a radius decision goes sideways.

Water on both sides

Seattle sits on a narrow strip between Puget Sound (west) and Lake Washington (east), both of which are 1–4 miles from downtown. A 5-mile circle around Pike Place is roughly 35–40% water; a 10-mile circle is closer to 30%.

Bridges define the Eastside

The only direct routes across Lake Washington are the I-90 and 520 floating bridges. A 10-mile radius covers Bellevue geographically, but at peak times the bridge crossing alone can take 25–35 minutes.

The isthmus is north-south

Seattle's narrow north-south layout means a radius extends much further along the I-5 spine than across the city. A 5-mile radius reaches Northgate (north) and Georgetown (south) but barely covers Magnolia (west) before hitting the Sound.

FAQ — Radius mapping in Seattle

How big is a 5-mile radius in Seattle?

A 5-mile radius from Pike Place covers all of central Seattle — Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Ballard, Fremont, U District, and Beacon Hill — and reaches Mercer Island's western edge across Lake Washington.

What's within 15 miles of Seattle?

A 15-mile radius covers Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Bothell, Sea-Tac Airport, and most of the inner Puget Sound region. It's the standard "Seattle metro" radius for hiring catchments and tech-corridor analysis.

Does a 15-mile radius cover Sea-Tac Airport?

Yes. Sea-Tac sits about 13 miles south of Pike Place, comfortably inside a 15-mile radius. A 10-mile radius doesn't reach the airport.

How far is Bellevue from Seattle?

Downtown Bellevue is about 7 miles east of Pike Place across Lake Washington. It's well inside a 10-mile radius. Drive time across the I-90 or 520 bridges is typically 15–25 minutes off-peak, much longer at rush hour.

Why does a Seattle radius look smaller than a Phoenix radius?

Because Seattle has water (Puget Sound, Lake Washington, Lake Union, Lake Sammamish) eating into the circle from multiple sides. A 10-mile radius around Pike Place includes about 30% water — a 10-mile radius around central Phoenix is essentially all land.

How do I plan for the Eastside tech corridor?

Use a 10–15 mile radius from Pike Place to capture Bellevue and Redmond, then validate with the Drive Time Map — the 520 and I-90 bridge crossings are the binding constraint on real commute time, often 20–40 minutes at rush hour.