How far is Belfair, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Belfair, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfair and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfair and Kirkland.
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Start on Northeast State Route 3
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3
37 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3
1283 ft · 20 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Continue on State Highway 3 Southwest
3078 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road
48 m · 2 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Road Southwest
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Continue on Southwest Sedgwick Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Bellevue Way
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
50 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Bellevue Way Northeast
703 ft · 21 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Lake Street South
1 km · 2 min · Lake Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Way
95 m · 20 sec · Central Way
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1854 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfair and Kirkland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Sedgwick Road
Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.29 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belfair and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belfair to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Belfair and 54.9 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 3:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Belfair and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
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 White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfair and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).
#1 Belfair
Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4506500, -122.8273700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
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 · Apr 15, 2026
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