Origin
Fox Island, WA
Morning in Fox Island on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Island, 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
1h 17m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox Island, WA
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Trip Overview
This 52.5-mile drive from Fox Island to Bellevue, WA, is a straightforward one-day trip taking about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-5 and I-405, with a brief stint on WA-16, this route is focused on efficient travel within the Pacific Coast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical journey. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a convenient option for getting between these two Washington locations without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 20.9 mi | 26m |
| I 405 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| WA 16 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Wollochet Drive Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Warren Drive Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Island Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| 56th Street Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 40th Street Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 20.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Island, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on 7th Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Lane
2
Turn left onto Fox Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fox Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Island Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Boulevard
4
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
5
Continue on Fox Island Bridge
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Fox Island Bridge
6
Continue on Warren Drive Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Drive Northwest
7
Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
70th Avenue Northwest
8
Turn right onto 40th Street Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
40th Street Northwest
9
Continue on Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wollochet Drive Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
456 ft
·
20 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fillmore Drive Northwest
12
Continue on 56th Street Northwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
56th Street Northwest
13
Turn straight onto Olympic Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympic Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto WA 16
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
448 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 405
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
26
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Fox Island, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
38.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
8
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Bellevue, WA
Morning in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
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
12 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
1h 17m 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 for the majority of this 52.5-mile route, with 78% of it spent on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on I-5. This means you'll largely be on well-maintained, high-speed roads designed for efficient transit. While the road primarily consists of interstate driving, the transition between I-5 and I-405 will mark a noticeable change in your immediate surroundings as you navigate the greater Seattle area.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on I 5. 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 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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