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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.75 mi
00h 33m
Flight
13.6 mi
21.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.6 mi
Kilometers
21.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.75 mi
Kilometers
31.79 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carnation
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Carnation
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Sammamish
WA

Town

From Bellevue
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Carnation
9.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

    656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    2017 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 405 North: Everett

    1206 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2047 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond

    2458 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond

    138 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 202: Redmond Way

    2211 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    1.4 km · 2 min · Redmond Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Northeast Tolt Hill Road

    114 m · 12 sec · Northeast Tolt Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Tolt Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Tolt Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tolt Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Entwistle Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Entwistle Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
6.86 mi · 35%
124th Avenue Northeast
5.53 mi · 28%
Northeast Tolt Hill Road
3.24 mi · 16%
Redmond Way
0.85 mi · 4%
Tolt Avenue
0.77 mi · 4%
I 405 North
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sammamish
00h 16m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sammamish and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14.8 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 13.8 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 13.8 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 13.8 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 Sammamish.

RAIL

King Street Station

19 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

21 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

23 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

26 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Carnation. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.88 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Carnation

#2 Carnation

City

Population2,306
Coordinates47.6478800, -121.9140100
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Carnation (-121.91401, 47.64788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.33
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Carnation. The current time is 04:26:10.

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.