How far is Arlington, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Arlington, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.65 mi
00h 52m
Flight
40.8 mi
65.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.8 mi
Kilometers
65.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.69 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sat, May 30, 5:39 AM PDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, May 30, 6:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-30T04:46
Arrive Bellevue
Sat, May 30, 5:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Arlington
23.8 mi
00h 26m
To Bellevue
23.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1661 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
25.6 mi · 54%
I 405 South
16.9 mi · 36%
West Division Street
3.97 mi · 8%
Northeast 4th Street
0.53 mi · 1%
108th Avenue Northeast
0.25 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

25.4 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 26m from Arlington
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Arlington and 23.9 miles from Bellevue.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mill Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mill Creek.

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

18 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 40.8 mi (65.66 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.125146, 48.198731)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.58
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.79 $17.58
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.35 $18.71
Premium $5.77 $9.70 $19.39
Diesel $5.47 $9.18 $18.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Bellevue. The current time is 04:46:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.