Origin
Woodinville, WA
Late night in Woodinville on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodinville, WA to Bellevue, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodinville, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Woodinville and Bellevue, you are looking at a quick 12.4-mile commute that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short jaunt is firmly situated within the Pacific Coast region, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, you can easily navigate between these two Washington hubs without much planning. Because the route is so efficient, it serves as a perfect connector for those moving between the northern and eastern parts of the Eastside. You will find this trip to be a highly practical, low-stress transition rather than a major excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 131st Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| WA 522 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 175th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 132nd Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodinville, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
Northeast 175th Street
3
Turn right onto WA 202
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
131st Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on WA 202
385 ft
·
18 sec
·
132nd Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward WA 522 West
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto WA 522
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
WA 522
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto I 405
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward WA 522 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 522 West
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 4th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 highway-focused experience, as 80% of this 12.4-mile journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-405, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.7 miles. The drive transitions from the suburban feel of Woodinville into the more dense corridors leading into Bellevue via Northeast 4th Street and 108th Avenue Northeast. While it lacks the winding character of rural backroads, the route offers a consistent, fast-paced rhythm that gets you to your destination efficiently. It is a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes speed and direct access over scenic wandering.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Northeast 4th Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 9.7 miles on I 405. 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 0.1 miles (WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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