How far is Bothell, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Bothell, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bothell and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell and Bellevue.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto 101st Avenue Northeast
48 m · 14 sec · 101st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 185th Street
1023 ft · 40 sec · Northeast 185th Street
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Turn right onto 104th Avenue Northeast
642 ft · 29 sec · 104th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Kaysner Way
670 ft · 14 sec · Kaysner Way
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Turn left onto Woodinville Drive
3018 ft · 1 min · Woodinville Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Bellevue, Renton, Everett
2021 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street
1025 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 and Bellevue.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
9.71 mi · 00h 12m
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 and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bothell to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Bothell and 6.1 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bothell and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkland
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 Kirkland.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Edmonds station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bothell and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 10.5 mi (16.9 km).
#1 Bothell
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 47,524 |
| Coordinates | 47.7623200, -122.2054000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
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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