How far is Bellevue, WA from South Hill, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to South Hill, WA is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.8 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.8 mi
Kilometers
60.84 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-18T21:51
Arrive South Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Kent
WA

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Bellevue
18.9 mi
00h 27m
To South Hill
18.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and South Hill.

  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

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    822 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Traffic Avenue

    1334 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main

    2919 ft · 1 min · East Main

  16. 16

    Continue on Shaw Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Shaw Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Military Road East

    1 km · 1 min · Military Road East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Reservoir Road East

    111 m · 10 sec · Reservoir Road East

  19. 19

    Continue on 128th Street East

    2134 ft · 60 sec · 128th Street East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 117th Avenue East

    155 m · 17 sec · 117th Avenue East

  21. 21

    Continue on 126th Street Court East

    749 ft · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 126th Street Court East

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 51%
I 405 South
10.5 mi · 28%
Shaw Road
3.41 mi · 9%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 3%
WA 410 East
0.73 mi · 2%
Military Road East
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent
00h 27m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near South Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to South Hill?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Bellevue and 18.9 miles from South Hill.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Bellevue and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near South Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Kent

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 Kent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 12.4 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

21 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

25 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

27 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.43 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
South Hill

#2 South Hill

Town in Virginia

Population52,431
Coordinates47.1412100, -122.2701200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: South Hill (-122.27012, 47.14121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.92
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.96 $13.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.40 $14.81
Premium $5.77 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $5.47 $7.27 $14.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and South Hill. The current time is 21:51:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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