How far is East Renton Highlands, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from East Renton Highlands, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Renton Highlands and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Renton Highlands and Bellevue.
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Start on 172nd Avenue Southeast
1102 ft · 43 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 128th Street
2630 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 128th Street
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Turn right onto 164th Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · 164th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Renton Issaquah Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Issaquah Road
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Continue on Northeast Sunset Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Sunset Boulevard
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Turn right onto Duvall Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Duvall Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
4.1 mi · 9 min · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
933 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast
1400 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 East Renton Highlands 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.
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Continue on Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
4.06 mi · 00h 09m
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 East Renton Highlands 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 East Renton Highlands to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from East Renton Highlands and 5.6 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Renton Highlands and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Newcastle
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 Newcastle.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Renton Highlands and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 9.61 mi (15.46 km).
#1 East Renton Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 47.4848200, -122.1123400 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
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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