Origin
Bellevue, WA
Morning in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
7:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Machias, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Machias, WA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.8-mile drive from Bellevue, WA to Machias, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 47 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on State Route 9 and WA 522, with a significant portion on I-405, making it a highly highway-focused journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. The drive keeps you within the Pacific Coast region, offering a convenient local exploration. It's a practical option for those seeking an efficient way to travel between these two Washington locations without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| I 405 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| WA 522 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| 20th Street Southeast | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Lake Stevens Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Machias Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Williams Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 9
— 13.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Machias, 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
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
12
Merge onto WA 522
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto WA 9
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 9
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on WA 9
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 9
16
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
17
Continue on WA 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto South Lake Stevens Road
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Lake Stevens Road
19
Continue on South Lake Stevens Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Stevens Road
20
Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
20th Street Southeast
21
Continue on Williams Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Williams Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto Machias Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Machias Cutoff
23
Turn left onto South Machias Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Machias Road
24
Turn left onto Division Street
299 ft
·
13 sec
·
Division Street
25
Arrive at destination
Division Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 13.6 — 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
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.89 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Machias, WA
Morning in Machias on Sunday
Local time
7:22 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
47m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 81% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles along State Route 9, offering a consistent pace. While I-405 and WA 522 provide efficient travel, the inclusion of State Route 9 suggests a potential shift in scenery and road type as you progress. This blend means you'll likely experience stretches of faster driving interspersed with segments on a more local highway.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on State Route 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 9 and I 405. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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.
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 Machias, WA, road signs point toward Woodinville and Arlington.
Woodinville
10 mi in
|
~14m
Arlington
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on State Route 9. 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 Machias, 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 Machias, 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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