Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shoreline, WA
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This straightforward 16.7-mile drive from Shoreline, WA to Bellevue, WA should take about 26 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 70% of the journey utilizing major roads like I-5 and WA 520. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this short hop won't break the bank. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region for the entirety of this Washington state excursion. It's a quick and efficient way to get between these two Puget Sound area cities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| WA 520 | 4 mi | 5m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 24th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 175th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 84th Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shoreline, WA and Bellevue, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto North 175th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Continue on WA 520
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto 84th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Northeast 24th Street
Turn right onto 108th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 5 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 520 East: Montlake, Bellevue, Kirkland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward 84th Avenue Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Medina, Clyde Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Northeast 24th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$6.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
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 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Shoreline on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:24AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Late night in Bellevue on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:24AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with approximately 70% of the 16.7 miles on major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on I-5, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. You'll transition onto WA 520 and then 108th Avenue Northeast, experiencing a mix of high-speed interstate travel and arterial road driving as you approach Bellevue. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic meandering.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 520. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.7 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: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shoreline, WA and Bellevue, WA, road signs point toward Kirkland, 84Th Avenue Northeast, Medina and Clyde Hill.
Kirkland
84Th Avenue Northeast
Medina
Clyde Hill
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.7 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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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