How far is Bellevue, WA from Geneva, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Geneva, WA is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
91.39 mi
01h 55m
Flight
78.99 mi
127.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.99 mi
Kilometers
127.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.39 mi
Kilometers
147.07 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Geneva
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Arlington
WA

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Bellevue
45.7 mi
00h 57m
To Geneva
45.7 mi
00h 57m

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
67°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto King Street

    616 ft · 19 sec · King Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lakeway Drive

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lakeway Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Terrace Avenue North

    981 ft · 34 sec · Terrace Avenue North

  17. 17

    Continue on Cable Street

    1102 ft · 40 sec · Cable Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Geneva Street

    56 m · 8 sec · Geneva Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Geneva Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
70.8 mi · 77%
I 405 North
16.3 mi · 18%
Lakeway Drive
2.84 mi · 3%
Northeast 4th Street
0.38 mi
Northeast 2nd Street
0.25 mi
Cable Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

70.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 57m from Bellevue
Leave By
2:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Bellevue and 45.7 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, 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 Arlington.

RAIL

Stanwood station

17 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

25 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

30 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

40 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 78.99 mi (127.12 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

Situated on the western shore of Lake Whatcom in Whatcom County, this census-designated place lies immediately east of the city of Bellingham at an elevation of 446 feet.

Population0
Coordinates48.7456700, -122.4018300
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Geneva (-122.40183, 48.74567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.11
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $17.56 $35.11
Mid-grade $5.72 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $5.98 $19.31 $38.61
Diesel $7.29 $23.55 $47.11

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 Geneva. The current time is 13:22:14.

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.