How far is Bellevue, WA from Vashon, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Vashon, WA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
24.84 mi
01h 02m
Flight
16.53 mi
26.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.53 mi
Kilometers
26.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.84 mi
Kilometers
39.98 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vashon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-19T02:58
Arrive Vashon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Bellevue
12.4 mi
00h 31m
To Vashon
12.4 mi
00h 31m

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
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellevue Way Southeast

    2 mi · 5 min · Bellevue Way Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Spokane, Seattle

    89 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    2499 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way

    784 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge

    2068 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry

    3.4 mi · 20 min · Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry

  16. 16

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    888 ft · 1 min · Ferry Dock

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 103rd Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 103rd Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Vashon Highway Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest Bank Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Southwest Bank Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 98th Place Southwest

    8 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
6.73 mi · 27%
Vashon Highway Southwest
3.8 mi · 15%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 15%
Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
3.35 mi · 13%
West Seattle Bridge
2.39 mi · 10%
Bellevue Way Southeast
1.98 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

6.25 mi · 00h 08m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 31m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bellevue and 12.4 miles from Vashon.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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 Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 6.8 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 9.9 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Vashon. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Vashon

Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States

Population10,624
Coordinates47.4473200, -122.4598500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Vashon (-122.45985, 47.44732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.21
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.61 $9.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $5.77 $5.08 $10.16
Diesel $5.47 $4.81 $9.62

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 Vashon. The current time is 02:58:25.

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.