Origin
Bellevue, WA
Morning in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
7:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastmont, WA
JOHN CALLERY
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Eastmont, 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
Turn left
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto WA 527
Turn right onto WA 96
Turn left onto 35th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 111th Place Southeast
Continue on 38th Drive Southeast
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 405 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
7:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Eastmont on Sunday
Local time
7:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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