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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Eastmont, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

22.8 mi

37 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Eastmont, WA, WA

Eastmont, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Trip Overview

Bellevue to Eastmont is 22.8 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I 405, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a mixed drive that's largely on the interstate but includes some local road transitions. It’s ideal for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this for a quick commute or an easy errand run.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 12.7 mi 15m
Bothell-Everett Highway 6.1 mi 11m
35th Avenue Southeast 1.3 mi 2m
132nd Street Southeast 1 mi 1m
Northeast 4th Street 0.4 mi 1m
111th Place Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
Northeast 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Bellevue Way Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 12.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Eastmont, WA.

1

Start on this road

45 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Main Street

150 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
4

Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
5

Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 17 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
6

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 405

5.8 mi · 7 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
12

Turn straight onto WA 527

6.1 mi · 11 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto WA 96

1.0 mi · 1 min · 132nd Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto 35th Avenue Southeast

1.3 mi · 2 min · 35th Avenue Southeast
15

Turn right onto 111th Place Southeast

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 111th Place Southeast
16

Continue on 38th Drive Southeast

93 ft · 4 sec · 38th Drive Southeast
17

Arrive at destination

38th Drive Southeast

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Northeast 4th Street

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 405 North: Everett

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 405 North: Everett
6
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 405

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

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 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
6
14.1 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.77 one way

$9.54 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $5.00 $10.01
premium $5.77 $5.18 $10.36
diesel $5.61 $5.03 $10.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, WA

Morning in Bellevue on Sunday

Local time

7:22 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eastmont, WA

Morning in Eastmont on Sunday

Local time

7:22 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m 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 offers a 56% highway share, primarily utilizing I 405 for a significant portion of the journey. You'll experience a 12.7-mile stretch on I 405, which provides consistent speed and direct travel. As you transition off the interstate, the drive incorporates local roads like the Bothell-Everett Highway and 35th Avenue Southeast, introducing more varied traffic patterns and potential slowdowns. The overall feel is a blend of efficient highway cruising and more typical urban/suburban road navigation, typical for a drive of this length.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northeast 4th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

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 6.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Eastmont, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.

Mill Creek

13.9 mi in | ~19m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on I 405. 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 Eastmont, 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Eastmont, 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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