Origin
Kingsgate, WA
Late night in Kingsgate on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsgate, 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
15m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 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 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsgate, WA
Alexander F Ungerer
Trip Overview
Kingsgate, WA to Bellevue, WA is 9.3 miles and takes about 15m via I 405, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington and the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local commute or quick errand run. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's an ideal option for those needing to travel between these two points without a significant time commitment. You'll primarily be on the interstate, so expect a straightforward journey focused on efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| 121st Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 132nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 116th Way Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 116th Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsgate, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on 121st Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
121st Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 132nd Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Street
4
Continue on Northeast 132nd Street
374 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Street
5
Enter roundabout onto 116th Way Northeast
192 ft
·
4 sec
·
116th Way Northeast
6
Continue on 116th Way Northeast
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
116th Way Northeast
7
Continue on 116th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
116th Avenue Northeast
8
Turn left onto Northeast 124th Street
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast 124th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 405
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Northeast 124th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 124th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 4th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
108th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.89 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
12:31 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
7 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
15m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 68% of the route utilizing major roads like I 405. You'll experience a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip, including a stretch of 6.3 miles entirely on I 405. The character is largely that of a highway-focused drive, meaning you can expect relatively fast speeds and predictable conditions for most of the journey. While the main roads are interstate, you will briefly navigate local streets like 121st Avenue Northeast and Northeast 132nd Street as you enter and exit the highway.
68% 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: 6.3 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and 121st Avenue Northeast. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Northeast 124th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.6 miles (Northeast 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 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 1.6 miles (Northeast 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): 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 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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