Origin
Mount Vernon, WA
Night in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, WA to Redmond, 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 17m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, WA
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Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
This 60.2-mile drive from Mount Vernon, WA to Redmond, WA will take you about 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, and the estimated fuel cost is around $13. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Since it's a relatively short journey with no designated overnight stops, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy the scenery along the way. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in a familiar coastal environment throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 42.9 mi | 50m |
| I 405 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| Redmond Way | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Kincaid Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 42.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on North 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
North 5th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto East Fulton Street
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Fulton Street
3
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North 4th Street
4
Continue on WA 99
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 2nd Street
5
Turn left onto West Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Kincaid Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
7
Merge onto I 5
43 mi
·
50 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Redmond Way
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Redmond Way
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto WA 202
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
WA 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Mount Vernon, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59.9 — 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
|
East Fulton Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fulton Street
Navigation decision point
8
44.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
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 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
45.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
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 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
6
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.54 one way
$25.07 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Redmond, WA
Night in Redmond on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 17m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 60.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be spending your time on city streets and local thoroughfares, indicated by the main roads including East Fulton Street, North 4th Street, and South 2nd Street. There isn't a "longest stretch" to speak of, as the route is designed to keep you actively navigating. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments in direction, making it feel more like a series of connected neighborhood drives rather than a continuous, open road experience.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. 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 East Fulton Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 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 (East Fulton Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Mount Vernon, WA and Redmond, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Kirkland.
Renton
44.1 mi in
|
~53m
Kirkland
56.2 mi in
|
~1h 8m
About the Cities
Arriving in Redmond, WA
Full guide →Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, on the Eastside of Lake Washington. It is a suburb of Seattle, 15 miles (24 km) away. Redmond is home to Microsoft Corporation, which has a large presence in the area. It is also home to Nintendo of America and numerous other companies. It is the self-proclaimed Bicycle Capital of the Northwest.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 59.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.9 miles on I 5. 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 Redmond, 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 0.1 miles (East Fulton Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Redmond, 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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