How far is Bellevue, WA from Carnation, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Carnation, WA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Carnation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Carnation.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
46 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
2017 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto I 405 North: Everett
1206 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2047 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
2458 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 202: Redmond Way
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Redmond Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Redmond Way
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Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
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Turn straight onto Northeast Tolt Hill Road
114 m · 12 sec · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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Continue on Northeast Tolt Hill Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Turn right onto Entwistle Street
22 m · 3 sec · Entwistle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Entwistle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Carnation.
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.
Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
6.86 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Carnation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Carnation?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sammamish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Bellevue and 9.9 miles from Carnation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Carnation.
Stop Ideas Near Sammamish
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 Sammamish.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Carnation. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.88 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carnation (-121.91401, 47.64788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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