How far is Bellevue, WA from Ocean Shores, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.81 mi
03h 12m
Flight
101.66 mi
163.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.66 mi
Kilometers
163.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.81 mi
Kilometers
221.79 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-17T22:35
Arrive Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Olympia
WA

The capital of Washington state.

From Bellevue
68.8 mi
01h 36m
To Ocean Shores
69 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Ocean Shores.

  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

    1762 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton

    2165 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Wishkah Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Fuller Way

    121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Alder Street

    2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Levee Street

    579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Emerson Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 109

    14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Route 115

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115

  27. 27

    Continue on Damon Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    44 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast

    897 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast

    2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast

    1765 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
50.1 mi · 36%
US 101
27 mi · 20%
Olympic Highway
19 mi · 14%
State Route 109
14.6 mi · 11%
I 405 South
13.6 mi · 10%
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

29.5 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
01h 36m from Bellevue
Leave By
10:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Ocean Shores?

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Bellevue and 69 miles from Ocean Shores.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Olympia

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 Olympia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.1 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

Shelton , WA
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olympia.

RAIL

Centennial Station

10 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

36 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

68 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Ocean Shores. Straight-line distance: 101.66 mi (163.6 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Ocean Shores

#2 Ocean Shores

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population6,724
Coordinates46.9737000, -124.1562900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Ocean Shores (-124.15629, 46.9737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.86
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.43 $50.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.06 $54.11
Premium $5.77 $28.05 $56.09
Diesel $5.47 $26.57 $53.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Ocean Shores. The current time is 22:35:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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