How far is Black Diamond, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Black Diamond, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.66 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.79 mi
36.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.66 mi
Kilometers
44.51 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM PDT
Return by in Black Diamond
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Diamond
2026-04-19T03:07
Arrive Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Black Diamond
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
East Renton Highlands
WA

Census designated place

From Black Diamond
13.8 mi
00h 21m
To Bellevue
13.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Diamond and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Lawson Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Lawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2963 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue

    18 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue

    1185 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue

    69 m · 11 sec · 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    38 m · 3 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    2186 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    34 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Maple Valley Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Everett

    1684 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

    933 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
8.48 mi · 31%
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.47 mi · 20%
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
5.05 mi · 18%
Maple Valley Highway
3.9 mi · 14%
Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.64 mi · 6%
3rd Avenue
1.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

8.16 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Renton Highlands
00h 21m from Black Diamond
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Black Diamond and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Black Diamond to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

East Renton Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Black Diamond and 13.9 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Renton Highlands

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 East Renton Highlands and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.5 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 11.8 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 Auburn
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Renton Highlands.

RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

21 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

36 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Diamond and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.68 km).

Black Diamond

#1 Black Diamond

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population5,403
Coordinates47.3087100, -122.0031700
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawson Street (-122.003172, 47.308716)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.15
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.08 $10.15
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $5.77 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.47 $5.30 $10.61

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 Black Diamond and Bellevue. The current time is 03:07:21.

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.