Origin
Redmond, WA
Late night in Redmond on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Norwood Village, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This short 9.5-mile drive from Redmond to Norwood Village in Washington will only take about 16 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. You'll primarily be on WA 520 and I-405, with a brief section on 123rd Avenue Southeast. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, reflecting the minimal distance. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries on this straightforward journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 520 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 405 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 123rd Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Leary Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 121st Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 20th Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 520
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Norwood Village, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
2
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
3
Continue on Northeast 76th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto Leary Way
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Leary Way
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 520 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto WA 520
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Northeast 40th Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto WA 520
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 520
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 405
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast 8th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto 121st Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
121st Avenue Southeast
15
Continue on Southeast 12th Street
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 12th Street
16
Continue on 123rd Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
123rd Avenue Southeast
17
Turn left onto Southeast 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast 20th Street
18
Continue on Southeast 20th Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast 20th Place
19
Continue on 128th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
128th Avenue Southeast
20
Turn right onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
21
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 40th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northeast 40th Street
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Southeast 8th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Norwood Village, WA
Late night in Norwood Village on Sunday
Local time
5:09 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
9 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
16m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 57% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on WA 520, offering a consistent pace. As you transition between WA 520, I-405, and 123rd Avenue Southeast, you'll notice the road character shift from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more community-oriented feel at different points.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on WA 520.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 9.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 16m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on WA 520. 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 Norwood Village, 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 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 Norwood Village, 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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