How far is Bellevue, WA from Sultan, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Sultan, WA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.59 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.59 mi
Kilometers
52.45 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Maltby
WA

Census designated place

From Bellevue
16.3 mi
00h 23m
To Sultan
16.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    93 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 522 East
13.3 mi · 41%
I 405 North
9.05 mi · 28%
US 2 East
8.27 mi · 25%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 3%
Northeast 4th Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Northeast 2nd Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 522 East

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 17m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 23m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Light Rain Likely near Sultan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Bellevue and 16.3 miles from Sultan.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bellevue and Light Rain Likely near Sultan.

Stop Ideas Near Maltby

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

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

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

12 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Edmonds station

20 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

21 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Sultan. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.15 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Sultan

#2 Sultan

City in USA

Population5,673
Coordinates47.8626000, -121.8165100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Sultan (-121.81651, 47.8626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.40 $12.80
Premium $5.77 $6.64 $13.27
Diesel $5.47 $6.29 $12.57

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 Sultan. The current time is 00:14:13.

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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.