How far is Bellevue, WA from Lake Forest Park, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Lake Forest Park, WA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Lake Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Lake Forest Park.
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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
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 522 West: Bothell
651 ft · 11 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bothell Way Northeast
675 ft · 18 sec · Bothell Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 180th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 180th Street
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Continue on 83rd Place Northeast
1335 ft · 42 sec · 83rd Place Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast Bothell Way
2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bothell Way
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Continue on Bothell Way Northeast
1634 ft · 35 sec · Bothell Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Ballinger Way Northeast
1786 ft · 58 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Lake Forest Park.
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.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
5.78 mi · 00h 07m
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 Lake Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Lake Forest Park?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Bellevue and 8.2 miles from Lake Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Lake Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 10.78 mi (17.35 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Forest Park
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.7567600, -122.2809600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Forest Park (-122.28096, 47.75676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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