Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Hobart, WA
Mark Direen
This 25-mile journey from Kirkland, WA to Hobart, WA is a quick trip, averaging about 41 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a single day trip, so no overnight stays are needed. You'll primarily navigate via Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast and parts of I-90 and I-405, with about half of the mileage on highways. Expect a fuel cost around $5 for this short hop within the Pacific Coast region. The overall feel is a practical, efficient drive connecting two points in Washington.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| I 90 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| I 405 | 6 mi | 7m |
| Front Street North | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| 276th Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Hobart, 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
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto Front Street North
Continue on Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
Continue on 276th Avenue Southeast
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.4 — 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
Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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 Issaquah City Center, Front Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Hobart on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°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 drive presents a mixed profile, offering a blend of highway speeds and local road cruising. With 50% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced segments, balanced by the more meandering Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on this local road, providing a consistent driving experience for that section. This variation means you won't be stuck in monotonous highway driving for the entire trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 7th Avenue.
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 12 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: 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.
Between Kirkland, WA and Hobart, WA, road signs point toward Seattle, Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Issaquah City Center.
Seattle
Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Issaquah City Center
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 41m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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