How far is Carnation, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Carnation, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 Carnation and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carnation and Bellevue.
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Start on Entwistle Street
22 m · 7 sec · Entwistle Street
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Tolt Hill Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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Continue on Northeast Tolt Hill Road
114 m · 10 sec · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
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Continue on Redmond Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Redmond Way
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
2259 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 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 Carnation 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.
Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
6.85 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Carnation and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carnation to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Sammamish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Carnation and 10.1 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Carnation and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Sammamish
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 Sammamish.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carnation and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.88 km).
#1 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
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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