How far is Bellevue, WA from Freeland, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Freeland, WA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.51 mi
01h 17m
Flight
31.44 mi
50.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.58 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:46 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 6:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Freeland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
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
Martha Lake
WA

Census designated place

From Bellevue
19.8 mi
00h 38m
To Freeland
19.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Freeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Freeland.

  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

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  19. 19

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 525

    8.8 mi · 14 min · State Route 525

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Scott Road

    1302 ft · 36 sec · Scott Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1760 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Freeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
22.6 mi · 57%
State Route 525
8.79 mi · 22%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 8%
Mukilteo Speedway
1.93 mi · 5%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.77 mi · 2%
84th Street Southwest
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 525

Continue on State Route 525

8.79 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martha Lake
00h 38m from Bellevue
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Freeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Freeland?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Bellevue and 19.8 miles from Freeland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Freeland.

Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Martha Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martha Lake.

RAIL

Edmonds station

12 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

20 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

20 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 31.44 mi (50.6 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Freeland

Situated on the southern portion of Whidbey Island in Island County at an elevation of 108 feet, this unincorporated community lies at the head of Holmes Harbor.

Population0
Coordinates48.0095400, -122.5259800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Freeland (-122.52598, 48.00954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $7.55
Round trip
$15.11
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $7.55 $15.11
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.95 $15.90
Premium $5.98 $8.31 $16.62
Diesel $7.29 $10.14 $20.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Freeland. The current time is 15:28:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.