Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
If you are looking for a quick transition from Bellevue to Boulevard Park, this 18.6-mile journey is an efficient way to get across the region. You can easily complete the trip in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that doesn’t require an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel, keeping your travel costs quite low for this Pacific Coast connection. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, it is designed for speed and directness rather than leisurely exploration. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a brief change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| WA 518 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 128th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Way Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Boulevard Park, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 405
Continue on WA 518
Take the exit
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Turn left onto South 128th Street
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Des Moines Memorial Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South 128th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Boulevard Park on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your journey on I-405, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.2 miles. As you transition from the interstate onto WA-518 and eventually Des Moines Memorial Drive South, the road personality shifts from a fast-paced arterial flow to a more localized driving experience. Navigating these segments requires you to maintain focus as you move between major infrastructure and secondary connectors. The overall feel is one of functional transit, prioritizing efficiency over scenic meandering.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 518. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northeast 4th Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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