Origin
Manchester, WA
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
1h 14m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, WA
Mylo Kaye
Trip Overview
Manchester to Bellevue is 27.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington state, connecting two points along the Pacific Coast region. Expect a relatively short trip that involves a fair amount of turning, making it feel more like a local commute than a long-haul journey. Given its duration and the estimated $6 fuel cost, it's an easily manageable day trip, perfect for those looking for a straightforward hop between these two Washington locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Southworth Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 112th Avenue Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 90 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Colchester Drive East | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on East Main Street
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Colchester Drive East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Drive East
3
Continue on Colchester Drive Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Drive Southeast
4
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Southworth Drive
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Southworth Drive
5
Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Southworth Drive
6
Continue on WA 160
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
7
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
8
Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
9
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 5
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 5
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 90
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward Bellevue Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Bellevue Way Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellevue Way Southeast
19
Turn right onto 112th Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
112th Avenue Southeast
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 164A
Toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, J...
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Bellevue Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Bellevue Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.51 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:32 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
4 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
1h 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 7% of the total distance on highways. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, punctuated by the significant Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 5.1 miles. The character of the drive shifts as you move between different local thoroughfares, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. It's less about open highway cruising and more about actively steering through the Washington landscape.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near Fauntleroy Way Southwest.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.5 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 10.4 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manchester, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Spokane along the way.
Spokane
17.6 mi in
|
~58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel. 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 10.4 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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