Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Three Lakes, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Bellevue, WA to Three Lakes, WA is 29.9 miles and takes about 51 minutes via State Route 9 and I 405, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip within Washington State, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a quick excursion or a transition between areas. You'll find the drive efficient, with most of your travel on well-maintained roadways. Plan for a brief journey that won't consume your entire day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| I 405 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Three Lakes Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| WA 522 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 163rd Avenue Southeast | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Machias Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Three Lakes, 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
Merge onto WA 522
Take the exit
Turn left onto WA 9
Continue on WA 9
Turn slight right
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
Continue on Machias Road
Turn right onto Three Lakes Road
Turn left onto 163rd Avenue Southeast
Arrive at destination
5 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.
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 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Three Lakes on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
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.
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 69% of it on major roads. You'll experience a predominantly highway-focused journey, punctuated by stretches on State Route 9. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on State Route 9, offering a consistent pace. The road character is primarily that of efficient travel, designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Expect a smooth, predictable drive for the majority of your trip.
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.
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 16 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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.
Between Bellevue, WA and Three Lakes, WA, road signs point toward Woodinville, Arlington and Snohomish.
Woodinville
Arlington
Snohomish
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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