Origin
Kirkland, WA
Morning in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
6:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, WA to Norwood Village, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 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 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This short 8.1-mile drive from Kirkland to Norwood Village in Washington State is a quick hop, taking only about 14 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The route primarily utilizes I-405, 7th Avenue, and Northeast 85th Street, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, with no need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region throughout your trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 123rd Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 121st Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 20th Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 4.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Norwood Village, WA.
1
Start on 1st Street
399 ft
·
16 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue
3
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
7th Avenue
4
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
7th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Street
6
Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 405
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast 8th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto 121st Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
121st Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on Southeast 12th Street
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 12th Street
13
Continue on 123rd Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
123rd Avenue Southeast
14
Turn left onto Southeast 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast 20th Street
15
Continue on Southeast 20th Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast 20th Place
16
Continue on 128th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
128th Avenue Southeast
17
Turn right onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
18
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
7th Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Southeast 8th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
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
Norwood Village, WA
Morning in Norwood Village on Sunday
Local time
6:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 presents a mixed bag of road types, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 4.8 miles on I-405, offering a taste of faster-paced driving. As you transition to local roads like 7th Avenue and Northeast 85th Street, the character of the drive will likely change, presenting a different pace and driving experience. Expect a blend of efficient highway travel and more urban or suburban road conditions.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norwood Village, 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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