Origin
Pacific, WA
Late night in Pacific on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pacific, 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
37m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 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
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pacific, WA
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Trip Overview
Pacific, WA to Bellevue, WA is 26.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Valley Freeway and I 405, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, offering a quick connection between two points. Given its short distance and typical duration, this route is best suited for a single-day journey, perhaps for a quick errand or a short commute. You'll mainly be on well-traveled freeways, so expect consistent speeds and predictable conditions. Plan for a smooth and efficient drive that gets you where you need to go with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| I 405 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Milwaukee Boulevard South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ellingson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacific, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Southeast
30 ft
·
5 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Milwaukee Boulevard South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Boulevard South
3
Turn left onto Ellingson Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ellingson Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
5
Merge onto WA 167
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 405
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 405
Merge onto I 405
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
25.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the journey on freeways like the Valley Freeway and I 405. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.4 miles on the Valley Freeway, allowing for a steady pace. The route generally maintains a consistent character as a high-speed transit corridor, connecting you efficiently between your starting point and destination. While it's primarily a freeway experience, you'll transition onto Main Street towards the end, offering a slight change in scenery as you approach Bellevue. Expect a practical, no-frills driving experience designed for speed and directness.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 1.3 miles in near WA 167 / Valley Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Pacific, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 116Th Avenue Southeast along the way.
116Th Avenue Southeast
25 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 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: at 1.3 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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