How far is Bellevue, WA from Meadowdale, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Meadowdale, WA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.81 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.85 mi
28.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.81 mi
Kilometers
36.71 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadowdale
Sat, Nov 7, 7:19 AM PST
Return by in Bellevue
Sat, Nov 7, 7:57 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-11-07T06:42
Arrive Meadowdale
Sat, Nov 7, 7:19 AM PST
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PST

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

Leave by
7:16 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM PST
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
Bothell
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Bellevue
11.4 mi
00h 18m
To Meadowdale
11.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Alderwood Mall Parkway

    1186 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alderwood Mall Parkway

    3060 ft · 1 min · Alderwood Mall Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 164th Street Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 164th Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue West

    2331 ft · 1 min · 44th Avenue West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 168th Street Southwest

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 168th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on 168th Street Southwest

    1183 ft · 37 sec · 168th Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 66th Avenue West

    701 ft · 31 sec · 66th Avenue West

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Meadowdale Road

    1401 ft · 1 min · Meadowdale Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on North Meadowdale Road

    2372 ft · 2 min · North Meadowdale Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 75th Place West

    705 ft · 37 sec · 75th Place West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 162nd Street Southwest

    134 m · 20 sec · 162nd Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 74th Place West

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
17.4 mi · 76%
168th Street Southwest
1.39 mi · 6%
Alderwood Mall Parkway
0.8 mi · 4%
164th Street Southwest
0.76 mi · 3%
North Meadowdale Road
0.45 mi · 2%
44th Avenue West
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Keep slight right

8.42 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bothell
00h 18m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:16 PM PST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Bellevue and 11.4 miles from Meadowdale.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain around Bellevue and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowdale.

Stop Ideas Near Bothell

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

20 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

21 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Meadowdale. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

Situated in Snohomish County, Washington, near the eastern shore of Puget Sound at an approximate elevation of 92 feet, this census-designated place is primarily a residential community surrounding the city of Edmonds.

Population0
Coordinates47.8528700, -122.3334700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Meadowdale (-122.33347, 47.85287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.13 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $5.42 $4.39 $8.78
Premium $5.67 $4.60 $9.19
Diesel $7.24 $5.87 $11.74

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Meadowdale. The current time is 06:42:08.

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.