Origin
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Lake Sammamish, WA
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Trip Overview
This short 8.1-mile drive from Bellevue, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA takes about 14 minutes and is perfect for a quick local excursion, easily completed in a single day. You'll primarily travel on I-90 and I-405, with a portion on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast, giving you a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this is an economical trip. Since there are no recommended stops, you can complete the journey efficiently, making it an ideal option for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a longer itinerary within the Pacific Coast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| I 405 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Way Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 177th Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 3.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and West Lake Sammamish, 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
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 405
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 13
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
14
Turn straight onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
15
Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
16
Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
249 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
17
Enter roundabout onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
18
Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
19
Turn right onto 177th Avenue Southeast
350 ft
·
18 sec
·
177th Avenue Southeast
20
Turn right onto Southeast 40th Place
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southeast 40th Place
21
Arrive at destination
Southeast 40th Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.7 — 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.
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
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Bo...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
West Lake Sammamish, WA
Late night in West Lake Sammamish on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°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
14 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
14m 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 highway-focused drive on this route, with 61% of your journey on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles on I-90, offering a consistent pace. As you transition from I-405 to West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast, the character of the drive will shift slightly from pure interstate travel to a more localized parkway feel. This mix provides a brief but varied driving experience, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 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 15 decision points packed into just 8.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 West Lake Sammamish, WA, road signs point toward Seattle, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast and Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast.
Seattle
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on I 90. 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 West Lake Sammamish, 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Lake Sammamish, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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