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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Maltby, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

16.8 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

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Downtown Maltby, WA, WA

Maltby, WA

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Trip Overview

This quick 16.8-mile drive from Bellevue, WA to Maltby, WA will take you about 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily be on I-405 and WA-522, with a short section on Northeast 4th Street. With 83% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly focused, albeit short, journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this nature. Since there are no recommended stops and the duration is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, keeping your travel within familiar territory.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 8.8 mi 11m
WA 522 5.2 mi 6m
Northeast 4th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Northeast 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Yew Way 0.2 mi <1m
Bellevue Way Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
108th Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Maltby Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 8.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Maltby, 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

5.2 mi · 6 min · WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto WA 524

346 ft · 9 sec · Paradise Lake Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto WA 524

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Yew Way
15

Turn left onto WA 524

455 ft · 18 sec · Maltby Road
16

Turn sharp right onto Broadway Avenue

127 ft · 5 sec · Broadway Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Broadway Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 16.8 — 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
6
16.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | Broadway Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Broadway Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.52 one way

$7.03 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $3.69 $7.37
premium $5.77 $3.82 $7.63
diesel $5.61 $3.71 $7.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, WA

Late night in Bellevue on Tuesday

Local time

2:01 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:49AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Maltby, WA

Late night in Maltby on Tuesday

Local time

2:01 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:49AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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

3 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

23m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 8.8 miles on I-405, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The transition from I-405 to WA-522 will guide you toward your destination. While not overly long, the character is predominantly that of efficient travel between two points, emphasizing straightforward transit over winding scenic byways.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 522. 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 15 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.

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 Maltby, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Woodinville along the way.

Woodinville

10 mi in | ~14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.8 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 Maltby, 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 Maltby, 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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