Origin
Normandy Park, WA
Late night in Normandy Park on Sunday
Local time
4:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Normandy Park, 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
29m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Normandy Park, WA
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Trip Overview
Normandy Park, WA to Bellevue, WA is 19.6 miles and takes about 29m via I 405, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct trip connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington State. Given its brevity and focus on major highways, it’s a practical option for a quick transit rather than an immersive scenic journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstate roads, making it an efficient way to get from Point A to Point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| WA 518 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Normandy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Normandy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 12.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Normandy Park, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
4th Avenue Southwest
2
Turn slight right onto Southwest Normandy Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southwest Normandy Road
3
Continue on South Normandy Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Normandy Road
4
Continue on South Normandy Road
255 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Normandy Road
5
Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
6
Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 405: Renton
8
Merge onto WA 518
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 518
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
WA 518
Toward I 405 North: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 405
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WA 518
Merge onto WA 518
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
WA 518
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518 toward I 405 North: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Renton
8
18 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.20 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
4:29 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 is primarily highway-focused, with 77% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 12.3 miles directly on I 405. Expect a driving profile that emphasizes speed and efficiency over winding local roads. While the route mainly consists of high-speed travel, the initial and final segments may involve navigating local surface streets like Des Moines Memorial Drive South before merging onto the interstate.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 518. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near WA 518.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (WA 518): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 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 Normandy Park, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 116Th Avenue Southeast along the way.
116Th Avenue Southeast
18 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on I 405. 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 3 miles (WA 518): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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