Origin
Milton, WA
Late night in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
3:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, WA to Bellevue, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.4-mile drive from Milton, WA to Bellevue, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 43 minutes to complete. You'll spend about 80% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Valley Freeway and I-405. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this route is quite budget-friendly. The journey is a highway-focused experience designed for efficient travel between these two points in the Pacific Coast region. Given its short duration and direct nature, it's perfect for a quick transit without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| I 405 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Jovita Boulevard East | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Milton Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Stewart Road Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Meridian Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 14.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on this road
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Maine Street
124 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maine Street
3
Turn right onto 16th Avenue
272 ft
·
9 sec
·
16th Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Milton Way
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Milton Way
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Milton Way
436 ft
·
10 sec
·
Milton Way
6
Turn left onto WA 161
348 ft
·
13 sec
·
Meridian Avenue East
7
Turn right onto Jovita Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jovita Boulevard East
8
Enter roundabout onto Jovita Boulevard East
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jovita Boulevard East
9
Continue on Jovita Boulevard East
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Jovita Boulevard East
10
Continue on Stewart Road Southwest
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Stewart Road Southwest
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Auburn, Seattle
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto WA 167
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 405
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maine Street
Turn left onto Maine Street
Navigation decision point
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward WA 167 North: Auburn, Seattle
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Auburn, Seattle
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
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 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue South...
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.72 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:34 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
22 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
43m 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 highway-dominated experience on this 30.4-mile route, with about 80% of your travel time spent on major freeways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on the Valley Freeway, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition onto I-405, which maintains this high-speed, highway-focused profile for the majority of the journey. While Jovita Boulevard East is part of the route, the overall character remains that of an efficient, freeway-centric drive designed for getting you to your destination quickly.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maine 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 14 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Milton, WA and Bellevue, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and 116Th Avenue Southeast.
Seattle
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
116Th Avenue Southeast
28.9 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Valley Freeway. 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: near the start (Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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