Origin
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Bethel, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, WA
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Trip Overview
Bellevue to Bethel is 29 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Southeast Sedgwick Road and I-90, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington State, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. Expect a drive with plenty of turns, characteristic of local roads mixed with some highway time. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Sedgwick Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| I 90 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bellevue Way Southeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| Bethel Road Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southworth Ferry | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Sedgwick Road
— 6.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Bethel, WA.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Bellevue Way Southeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellevue Way Southeast
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
292 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Spokane, Seattle
5
Keep slight right at fork
237 ft
·
5 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 90
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2B
Toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 163A
Toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
11
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Barton Street
14
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
15
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
16
Continue on WA 160
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
17
Continue on WA 160
6.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
18
Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Southeast Cedar Road
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast Cedar Road
20
Arrive at destination
Southeast Cedar Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 2B
Toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 163A
Toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bethel, WA
Late night in Bethel on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 22% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.5 miles on Southeast Sedgwick Road, indicating a need for constant attention to navigation. The drive progresses from local roads, likely featuring more intersections and varied speed limits, before potentially merging onto I-90 for a portion of the trip. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires active engagement with the road and frequent adjustments.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Southeast Sedgwick Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellevue, WA and Bethel, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Tacoma.
Seattle
2 mi in
|
~5m
Tacoma
8.8 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Southeast Sedgwick Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethel, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethel, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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