How far is Bellevue, WA from Rosedale, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Rosedale, WA is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Rosedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Rosedale.
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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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4
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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5
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1762 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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7
Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton
2165 ft · 53 sec
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8
Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
1783 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Stinson Avenue
3222 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Rosedale Street
30 m · 3 sec · Rosedale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rosedale Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Rosedale Street
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Turn slight right onto 86th Avenue Northwest
102 m · 7 sec · 86th Avenue Northwest
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Turn slight right onto David Day Drive Northwest
53 m · 8 sec · David Day Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · David Day Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Rosedale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Rosedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Rosedale?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Bellevue and 25.2 miles from Rosedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Rosedale.
Stop Ideas Near Federal Way
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Rosedale. Straight-line distance: 28.57 mi (45.98 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosedale
Situated on the Gig Harbor Peninsula in Pierce County, Washington, this unincorporated community lies along the shores of Henderson Bay at an elevation of approximately 62 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3314900, -122.6523500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosedale (-122.65235, 47.33149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.44 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
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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