How far is Brier, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Brier, WA to Kent, WA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
35.34 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.95 mi
44.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.95 mi
Kilometers
44.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.88 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM PDT
Return by in Brier
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brier
2026-04-19T00:17
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brier
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
Bellevue
WA

The most populous city in Washington.

From Brier
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Kent
18.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brier and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brier and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on Brier Road

    14 m · 7 sec · Brier Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 236th Street Southwest

    2535 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on South Castle Way

    982 ft · 28 sec · South Castle Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Castle Drive

    143 m · 21 sec · Castle Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 234th Place Southwest

    794 ft · 41 sec · 234th Place Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Locust Way

    2154 ft · 58 sec · Locust Way

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 228th Street Southwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 228th Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    905 ft · 25 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brier and Kent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
23.7 mi · 67%
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 13%
228th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 5%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 4%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 3%
236th Street Southwest
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellevue
00h 23m from Brier
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Brier and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brier to Kent?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Brier and 18.2 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Brier and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Bellevue

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 Bellevue and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 9 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 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 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 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 Bellevue.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

26 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brier and Kent. Straight-line distance: 27.95 mi (44.98 km).

Brier

#1 Brier

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population6,955
Coordinates47.7845400, -122.2742900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Brier Road (-122.274263, 47.78454)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.96 $13.92
Premium $5.77 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.47 $6.83 $13.67

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 Brier and Kent. The current time is 00:17:18.

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.