How far is Bothell East, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Bothell East, WA to Seattle, WA is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bothell East and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell East and Seattle.
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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
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seattle
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
2408 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street
897 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Union Street
889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bothell East and Seattle.
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
9.05 mi · 00h 11m
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 Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bothell East to Seattle?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Bothell East and 13.8 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 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 Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarrow Point.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bothell East and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 15.44 mi (24.85 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 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
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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