Origin
Kingsgate, WA
Late night in Kingsgate on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsgate, WA to Seattle, 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
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
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.
Kingsgate, WA
Alexander F Ungerer
Seattle, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Kingsgate to Seattle, you are looking at a quick 16.6-mile commute that typically takes about 26 minutes behind the wheel. This highway-focused trip utilizes WA 520, I-405, and I-5 to navigate the Pacific Coast region. Because the duration is so brief, this is best approached as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget roughly $3 for fuel to complete the journey, making it a very economical transit. It is a straightforward, functional route that gets you from the suburbs into the heart of the city efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 520 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| I 405 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 121st Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 132nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 116th Way Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 116th Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 520
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsgate, WA and Seattle, 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
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
457 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto WA 520
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 520
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
WA 520
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Union Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
20
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 16 — 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.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, 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 14
Toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seatt...
8
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 520 toward I 5 South: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
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.
Destination
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
12:30 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
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?
Expect a highly efficient drive where roughly 82% of your time is spent on major highways. You will experience a blend of interstate travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6.9 miles specifically on WA 520. The personality of this road is defined by its rapid pace and heavy reliance on high-speed thoroughfares rather than local side streets. As you transition between the three main interstates, the flow of traffic remains the primary focus of the experience. It is a no-frills, fast-moving corridor designed for direct connectivity.
82% 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: 6.9 mi on WA 520.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 520 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Northeast 124th 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 16 decision points packed into just 16.6 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 1.6 miles (Northeast 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.6 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on WA 520. 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 Seattle, 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: 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 Seattle, 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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