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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.51 mi
01h 29m
Flight
32.96 mi
53.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.51 mi
Kilometers
123.13 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Wed, Apr 15, 4:04 AM PDT
Return by in Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 5:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfair
2026-04-15T02:35
Arrive Kirkland
Wed, Apr 15, 4:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfair
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
White Center
WA

Census designated place

From Belfair
21.6 mi
00h 44m
To Kirkland
54.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast State Route 3

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3

    37 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3

    1283 ft · 20 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 3 Southwest

    3078 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road

    48 m · 2 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Sedgwick Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Sedgwick Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  14. 14

    Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Bellevue Way

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    50 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bellevue Way Northeast

    703 ft · 21 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Lake Street South

    1 km · 2 min · Lake Street South

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Way

    95 m · 20 sec · Central Way

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1854 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.32 mi · 10%
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6.49 mi · 8%
WA 520
5.8 mi · 8%
I 5 North
4.9 mi · 6%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 6%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Center
00h 44m from Belfair
Leave By
3:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.9 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfair and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Belfair

Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4506500, -122.8273700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast State Route 3 (-122.827498, 47.450693)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $14.13
Round trip
$28.26
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Belfair and Kirkland. The current time is 02:35:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.