Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, WA
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Bothell East, WA
Spencer Lee Eiseman
This 13-mile drive from Kirkland, WA to Bothell East, WA is a quick trip, averaging just 21 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, with about 61% of the route on major roadways like I-405 and the Bothell-Everett Highway. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a minimal fuel cost of around $3 for this short hop. Since there are no planned stops and the longest continuous stretch is 8 miles on I-405, it’s a simple commute through the Pacific Coast region of Washington.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 8 mi | 10m |
| Maltby Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 39th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 209th Place Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Bothell East, WA.
Start on 1st Street
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Continue on 7th Avenue
Continue on 7th Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto WA 527
Turn right onto WA 524
Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 209th Place Southeast
Turn left onto 37th Avenue Southeast
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
2:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Bothell East on Sunday
Local time
2:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the 13 miles spent on major roads. You'll experience the efficiency of I-405 for an 8-mile stretch, offering a fast-paced journey. As you transition to roads like Maltby Road and the Bothell-Everett Highway, the feel might shift slightly, but the overall impression is one of consistent travel on well-maintained thoroughfares. This route prioritizes directness over scenic detours, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the Pacific Coast region.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Maltby Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 7th Avenue.
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 13 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 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kirkland, WA to Bothell East, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.
Mill Creek
Kirkland is a charming city of 93,000 (2019) in King County, Washington, across from Seattle on the east side of Lake Washington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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