How far is Bothell East, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Bothell East, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bothell East and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell East and Kirkland.
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Start on 37th Avenue Southeast
128 m · 24 sec · 37th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 212th Street Southeast
661 ft · 22 sec · 212th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast
1.6 km · 2 min · 39th Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 228th Street Southeast
1324 ft · 40 sec · 228th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 35th Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · 35th Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monte Villa Parkway
1370 ft · 39 sec · Monte Villa Parkway
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Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast
649 ft · 16 sec · 39th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 120th Avenue Northeast
2677 ft · 1 min · 120th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 195th Street
2579 ft · 1 min · Northeast 195th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 405 South: Renton
1477 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bothell East and Kirkland.
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 405 South
Merge slight left
5.65 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bothell East and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bothell East to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Bothell East and 7.8 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bothell East and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bothell East and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 8.7 mi (14 km).
#1 Bothell East
This suburban area in Snohomish County is situated east of Interstate 405, characterized by its rolling hills and proximity to the Sammamish River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8063100, -122.1842700 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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