How far is Bainbridge Island, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Bainbridge Island, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge Island and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island and Bellevue.
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Start on Madison Avenue North
149 m · 24 sec · Madison Avenue North
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Turn left onto Winslow Way East
1692 ft · 1 min · Winslow Way East
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Turn right onto Olympic Drive Southeast
526 ft · 17 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast
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Turn slight right onto Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
1049 ft · 1 min · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
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Continue on Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
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Continue on Colman Dock
48 m · 10 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
1161 ft · 1 min · Colman Dock
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Turn right onto Alaskan Way South
919 ft · 43 sec · Alaskan Way South
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1704 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1262 ft · 51 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
643 ft · 31 sec · Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 South: Portland
2261 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
45 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
2257 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
5.1 mi · 6 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit right toward Bellevue Way
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bellevue Way Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Bellevue Way Southeast
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Turn right onto 112th Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · 112th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
2469 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge Island and Bellevue.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
Continue on Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.46 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bainbridge Island and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge Island to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Bainbridge Island and 84.6 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bainbridge Island and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge Island and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 14.97 mi (24.09 km).
#1 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $19.28 | $38.55 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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