How far is Brier, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Brier, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.05 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.74 mi
12.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.74 mi
Kilometers
12.46 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM PDT
Return by in Brier
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brier
2026-04-19T00:18
Arrive Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brier
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Kenmore
WA

City in Washington

From Brier
4.7 mi
00h 10m
To Kirkland
5.4 mi
00h 10m

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
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brier Road

    2993 ft · 60 sec · Brier Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 55th Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · 55th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 193rd Street

    703 ft · 14 sec · Northeast 193rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 61st Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · 61st Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 175th Street

    3053 ft · 2 min · Northeast 175th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 68th Avenue Northeast

    2162 ft · 1 min · 68th Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 170th Street

    2277 ft · 56 sec · Northeast 170th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Simonds Road Northeast

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Simonds Road Northeast

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 100th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast 120th Place

    795 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 120th Place

  12. 12

    Continue on 98th Avenue Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · 98th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Market Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    94 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    159 m · 14 sec · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Simonds Road Northeast
2.22 mi · 22%
100th Avenue Northeast
1.46 mi · 15%
98th Avenue Northeast
0.94 mi · 9%
Market Street
0.85 mi · 8%
61st Avenue Northeast
0.73 mi · 7%
55th Avenue Northeast
0.66 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Simonds Road Northeast

Continue on Simonds Road Northeast

2.22 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenmore
00h 10m from Brier
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Kenmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Brier and 5.4 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kenmore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kenmore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenmore.

RAIL

Edmonds station

12 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

19 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
BUS

Monroe, Washington

23 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brier and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 7.74 mi (12.46 km).

Brier

#1 Brier

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

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

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Brier Road (-122.274263, 47.78454)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.66
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.83 $3.66
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $5.77 $2.02 $4.04
Diesel $5.47 $1.91 $3.83

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 Kirkland. The current time is 00:18:49.

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.