Origin
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Kingsgate, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
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Kingsgate, WA
Alexander F Ungerer
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Seattle and Kingsgate, this 16.5-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Pacific Coast region. The route primarily utilizes WA 520, I-405, and I-5 to link these two Washington locations. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is a very budget-friendly trip that requires no overnight stops. Because it is a short, straightforward drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-distance logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 520 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| I 405 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 121st Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 120th Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 132nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 520
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Kingsgate, WA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
204 ft
·
11 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
4th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto University Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
University Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 5 North
6
Merge onto I 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto WA 520
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
WA 520
Exit 168B
Toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 405: Everett, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 405 North: Everett
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 405
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 20B
Toward Northeast 124th Street, Totem Lake Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Totem Lake Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on 120th Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
120th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
522 ft
·
19 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Street
16
Turn left onto 121st Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
121st Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
121st Avenue Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WA 520
Take the exit onto WA 520 toward WA 520: Bellevue, 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 168B
Toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Everett, 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.
Toward I 405: Everett, Renton
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 124th Street, Totem Lake Boulevard
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 20B
Toward Northeast 124th Street, Totem Lake Boule...
8
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Totem Lake Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Totem Lake Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.91 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Kingsgate, WA
Late night in Kingsgate on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
26m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a consistent, fast-paced rhythm as you navigate the transition between city infrastructure and suburban connections. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on WA 520, which spans 6.8 miles of the total distance. Rather than offering a leisurely winding experience, this route emphasizes utility and speed, keeping you on high-capacity roads for the duration of the journey. Prepare for a standard interstate experience where the focus is on efficient movement across the region.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on WA 520.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 520 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (WA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 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.
Between Seattle, WA and Kingsgate, WA, road signs point toward Kirkland and Renton.
Kirkland
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
|
via WA 520
Renton
9.3 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 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 Kingsgate, 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: near the start (4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (WA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Kingsgate, 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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