Origin
Redmond, WA
Late night in Redmond on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
West Lake Sammamish, WA
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Trip Overview
Redmond, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA is 8.8 miles and takes about 19 minutes via West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Washington state, traversing the Pacific Coast region. It's a quick hop that offers a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Northup Way | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 156th Avenue Northeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| WA 520 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Leary Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 40th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 76th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
— 2.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and West Lake Sammamish, 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 right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Northeast 40th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Northeast 40th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast 40th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto 156th Avenue Northeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
156th Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Northup Way
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northup Way
12
At end of road, turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
14
Turn left onto 177th Avenue Southeast
350 ft
·
18 sec
·
177th Avenue Southeast
15
Turn right onto Southeast 40th Place
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southeast 40th Place
16
Arrive at destination
Southeast 40th Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 5.7 — 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 right at fork toward Northeast 40th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Northeast 40th Street
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Northeast 40th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 40th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
156th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 156th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
West Lake Sammamish, WA
Late night in West Lake Sammamish on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°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
5 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
19m 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 route features a mixed drive, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast, Northup Way, and 156th Avenue Northeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast. Expect a blend of faster-paced road sections and more local driving as you navigate through the area, making for a varied but manageable drive.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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
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 12 decision points packed into just 8.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
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 2.3 miles (Northeast 40th Street): 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 19m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast. 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 West Lake Sammamish, 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 2.3 miles (Northeast 40th Street): 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 West Lake Sammamish, 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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