How far is Bellevue, WA from Shoreline, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Shoreline, WA is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Shoreline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Shoreline.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1483 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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4
Turn right onto 92nd Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue Northeast
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5
Turn left onto Northeast 24th Street
2476 ft · 53 sec · Northeast 24th Street
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Turn right onto 84th Avenue Northeast
1462 ft · 35 sec · 84th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward WA 520 West Toll
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto WA 520 West Toll
1683 ft · 34 sec
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9
Merge slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Roanoke Street
98 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1033 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 175th Street, Shoreline
967 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street
46 m · 4 sec · Northeast 175th Street
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Continue on North 175th Street
3194 ft · 2 min · North 175th Street
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Turn left
137 m · 38 sec
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Shoreline.
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 5 North
Merge slight left
7.78 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Shoreline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Shoreline?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bellevue and 8.1 miles from Shoreline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bellevue and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Shoreline.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Shoreline. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.29 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shoreline
Town in Washington
| Population | 58,197 |
| Coordinates | 47.7556500, -122.3415200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shoreline (-122.34152, 47.75565)
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 13m |
| 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 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
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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