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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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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.
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Start on Brier Road
14 m · 7 sec · Brier Road
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Turn left onto 236th Street Southwest
2535 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest
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Continue on South Castle Way
982 ft · 28 sec · South Castle Way
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Turn right onto Castle Drive
143 m · 21 sec · Castle Drive
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Turn left onto 234th Place Southwest
794 ft · 41 sec · 234th Place Southwest
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Turn left onto Locust Way
2154 ft · 58 sec · Locust Way
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Turn right onto 228th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · 228th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
905 ft · 25 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue
2043 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
1460 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North
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Turn right onto East Gowe Street
930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellevue.
King Street Station
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Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brier and Kent. Straight-line distance: 27.95 mi (44.98 km).
#1 Brier
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.7845400, -122.2742900 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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