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Trip from Boulevard Park, WA to Bellevue, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

18.5 mi

30 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 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

Downtown Boulevard Park, WA, WA

Boulevard Park, WA

Bhaskar Barman

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Boulevard Park to Bellevue, you are looking at a quick 18.5-mile trip that typically takes about 26 minutes. This straightforward commute is perfect for a one-day excursion, as it keeps you entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. With a modest fuel budget of $4, you can easily handle this drive without needing to plan for overnight stays. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a functional choice for those who prioritize efficiency over a leisurely pace. Since the entire trip is quite short, you will find it highly manageable regardless of your experience level behind the wheel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 12.3 mi 15m
WA 518 2.7 mi 3m
Des Moines Memorial Drive South 1.4 mi 2m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
116th Avenue Southeast 0.4 mi 1m
South 128th Street 0.2 mi <1m
14th Avenue South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 12.3 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard Park, WA and Bellevue, WA.

1

Start on 14th Avenue South

266 ft · 14 sec · 14th Avenue South
2

Turn left onto South 128th Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South 128th Street
3

Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South

1.4 mi · 2 min · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto WA 518

2.4 mi · 3 min · WA 518
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518

0.3 mi · 22 sec · WA 518
Toward I 405 North: Renton Use the slight left lane.
7

Continue on I 405

12 mi · 15 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 12 Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast Use the left / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
11

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right

45 ft · 3 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 128th Street

Turn left onto South 128th Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | WA 518

Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518 toward I 405 North: Renton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 405 North: Renton
8
16.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue 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 12 Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue South...
8
17.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 116th Avenue Southeast

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward 116th Avenue Southeast

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.87 one way

$7.74 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $4.06 $8.12
premium $5.77 $4.20 $8.40
diesel $5.61 $4.08 $8.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18

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 19, 2026

Origin

Boulevard Park, WA

Afternoon in Boulevard Park on Sunday

Local time

1:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellevue, WA

Afternoon in Bellevue on Sunday

Local time

1:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°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

1 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

26m 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?

This highway-focused drive is designed for speed and directness, with 81% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-405, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.3 miles. The character of the road transitions from the local feel of Des Moines Memorial Drive South into the heavy-traffic flow of the interstate. You can expect a consistent, fast-paced experience as you merge onto WA-518 to complete your connection. It is a utilitarian drive that favors functionality, providing a steady rhythm once you reach the highway segments.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 518. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 128th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 128th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (WA 518): 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 Boulevard Park, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 116Th Avenue Southeast along the way.

116Th Avenue Southeast

16.9 mi in | ~22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m 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 12.3 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 Bellevue, 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 0.1 miles (South 128th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellevue, 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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