Sammamish, WA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Sammamish, WA is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 31 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Sammamish, WA spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
90.4 mi
Bellingham, WA
Quickest Drive
17m
Kirkland, WA
Plan Around Sammamish, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sammamish, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sammamish, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sammamish, WA
Driving from Sammamish, WA
Expect an average of 31 miles and about 43m behind the wheel when leaving Sammamish, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 46 miles (1h 3m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Sammamish, WA include Tacoma, WA (46 mi, 1h 3m), Marysville, WA (35 mi, 50m), and Bellevue, WA (10.7 mi, 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 31-mile trip from Sammamish, WA, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Sammamish, WA and 8 routes heading into Sammamish, WA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 46 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sammamish, WA covers 46 miles and takes approximately 1h 3m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Sammamish, WA runs about 31 miles with a drive time of roughly 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 31-mile trip from Sammamish, WA costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sammamish, WA include Tacoma, WA, Marysville, WA and Bellevue, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sammamish, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
66,375
Median Income
$227,273
Median Home Value
$1,240,300
Median Age
39.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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