How far is Cottage Lake, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Cottage Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Lake and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Lake and Kirkland.
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Start on 195th Place Northeast
127 m · 24 sec · 195th Place Northeast
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Turn sharp right onto Northeast 159th Street
1078 ft · 1 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn left onto Avondale Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Avondale Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 128th Way
1662 ft · 32 sec · Northeast 128th Way
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Continue on Northeast 128th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 128th Street
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Continue on Northeast 124th Way
2413 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 124th Way
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Continue on Northeast 124th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast 124th Street
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Turn left onto Slater Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Slater Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 116th Street
1146 ft · 33 sec · Northeast 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage Lake and Kirkland.
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 124th Street
Continue on Northeast 124th Street
2.22 mi · 00h 04m
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 Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Cottage Lake and 4.9 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 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 7:48 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 Cottage Lake and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Lake and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.06 km).
#1 Cottage Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 22,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.7442700, -122.0773500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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