This 184.3-mile drive from Bellevue, WA to Ocean Park, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a single day. Expect the trip to take about 4 hours and 16 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated at $39. The route primarily utilizes US 101 and I 5, making up 87% of the drive. Since it's a manageable distance, you can easily complete this trip in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in a familiar coastal landscape throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
92.2 miles from Bellevue, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 101
68.8 mi
1h 39m
I 5
49.8 mi
1h 2m
WA 8
21 mi
26m
I 405
13.2 mi
16m
Olympic Highway
10 mi
12m
Pacific Way
7.7 mi
13m
State Route 107
7 mi
12m
Pacific Avenue
2.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 101
— 68.8 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Ocean Park, WA.
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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
0.3 mi·58 sec·Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 405 South: RentonUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 405
13 mi·16 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 5 South: PortlandUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
20 mi·25 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
30 mi·36 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
13
Continue on US 101
5.5 mi·6 min·US 101
14
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 8
21 mi·26 min·WA 8
15
Continue on US 12
10 mi·12 min·Olympic Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
17
Turn left onto WA 107
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
18
Continue on WA 107
7.0 mi·12 min·State Route 107
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
18 mi·25 min·US 101
Use the left lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto US 101
62 ft·0 sec·US 101
21
Continue on US 101
30 mi·43 min·US 101
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
15 mi·23 min·US 101
23
At end of road, turn right onto WA 103
2.8 mi·5 min·Pacific Avenue
24
Continue on WA 103
7.7 mi·13 min·Pacific Way
25
Continue on WA 103
0.6 mi·1 min·Vernon Avenue
26
Turn left onto Bay Avenue
522 ft·14 sec·Bay Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Bay Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 16-minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 68.8-mile stretch on US 101, and plan your refueling accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $39 is a helpful budgeting tool for this 184.3-mile journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.2 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.2 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocean Park, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellevue, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, WA
This is one driving day of about 184.3 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Bellevue, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 101 for about 68.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 109.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
6
14.4 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
6
35 mi into trip|~46m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
109.9 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|US 101
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.57 one way
$77.14 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$40.45
$80.90
premium
$5.77
$41.85
$83.70
diesel
$5.61
$40.69
$81.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.3
0
$19.35
$8.85
Efficient EV
46.1
0
$16.13
$7.37
EV Truck/SUV
73.7
0
$25.80
$11.80
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Bellevue, WA
Late night
in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
ENE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ocean Park, WA
Late night
in Ocean Park on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Aberdeen, WA
92 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses site...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$10
near mile 171.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the route on major roads like US 101 and I 5. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 68.8 miles on US 101, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. While much of the drive is on faster highways, the transition onto WA 8 means you'll experience varied road types. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground quickly between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.8 mi on US 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and I 5. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 184.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Bellevue, WA and Ocean Park, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Raymond.
Port Angeles
64.5 mi in|~1h 23m
Raymond
101.6 mi in|~2h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 184.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.8 miles on US 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Ocean Park, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Ocean Park, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
