How far is Cathcart, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Cathcart, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
19.71 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.08 mi
27.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.08 mi
Kilometers
27.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.71 mi
Kilometers
31.72 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM PDT
Return by in Cathcart
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cathcart
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cathcart
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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Cathcart
9.9 mi
00h 13m
To Bellevue
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°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 Cathcart and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cathcart and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    29 m · 9 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 164th Street Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 164th Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Route 522

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cathcart and Bellevue.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
4.75 mi · 24%
State Route 522
2.29 mi · 12%
164th Street Southeast
0.85 mi · 4%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 4%
Northeast 4th Street
0.53 mi · 3%
WA 522 West
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 13m from Cathcart
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Cathcart 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 Cathcart to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Cathcart and 9.9 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cathcart and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cathcart and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.48 km).

Cathcart

#1 Cathcart

Census designated place in Washington State, U.

Population2,458
Coordinates47.8478800, -122.0992900
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-122.099265, 47.847876)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.22
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.61 $7.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.84 $7.68
Premium $5.77 $3.98 $7.96
Diesel $5.47 $3.77 $7.54

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 Cathcart and Bellevue. The current time is 00:19:38.

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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.