Origin
Boulevard Park, WA
Late night in Boulevard Park on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulevard Park, WA to Kirkland, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
Kirkland, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting the Pacific Coast communities of Boulevard Park and Kirkland, this 24-mile drive is a straightforward transit that typically takes about 33 minutes. You can easily complete the entire route in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick commute or a simple change of scenery. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, the trip is highly economical for solo drivers or small groups. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, you won't need to account for significant shifts in climate or terrain. It is a practical, no-nonsense journey that prioritizes efficiency over leisure, perfect for travelers who want to get from point A to point B without any fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| WA 518 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 128th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 17.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard Park, WA and Kirkland, 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
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
12
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
7th Avenue
13
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
7th Avenue
14
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Avenue
15
Turn right onto 1st Street
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
16
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.2 — 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.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 518
Merge onto WA 518
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
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 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Kirkland, WA
Late night in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
10 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
33m 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 experience, as roughly 85% of your time will be spent on major corridors. You will navigate a transition between Des Moines Memorial Drive South, WA 518, and the primary artery of I-405. The route features a significant 17.6-mile stretch on I-405, which accounts for the bulk of the driving time. Because the vast majority of the mileage is on high-speed roads, you should prepare for a consistent, fast-paced rhythm rather than a slow, winding tour. Once you exit the local roads, the drive settles into a predictable highway flow that carries you directly toward your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 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 13 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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 1.9 miles (WA 518): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 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 Kirkland, 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 1.9 miles (WA 518): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Kirkland, 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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