How far is Eastgate, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Eastgate, WA to Seattle, WA is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
10.23 mi
00h 14m
Flight
8.99 mi
14.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.99 mi
Kilometers
14.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.23 mi
Kilometers
16.46 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM PDT
Return by in Eastgate
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastgate
2026-04-19T01:51
Arrive Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eastgate
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
Mercer Island
WA

Island in the United States of America

From Eastgate
5.5 mi
00h 07m
To Seattle
4.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eastgate and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastgate and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Allen Road

    1773 ft · 1 min · Southeast Allen Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 38th Street

    57 m · 13 sec · Southeast 38th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 150th Avenue Southeast

    1141 ft · 34 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

    881 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastgate and Seattle.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
8.98 mi · 88%
I 5 North
0.9 mi · 9%
Madison Street
0.49 mi · 5%
Southeast Allen Road
0.34 mi · 3%
150th Avenue Southeast
0.22 mi · 2%
Southeast 38th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

8.32 mi · 00h 10m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mercer Island
00h 07m from Eastgate
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Eastgate and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eastgate to Seattle?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Mercer Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Eastgate and 4.8 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eastgate and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Mercer Island

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mercer Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mercer Island.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

12 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

29 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastgate and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 km).

Eastgate

#1 Eastgate

Census designated place and neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington

Population4,958
Coordinates47.5726600, -122.1457800
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Allen Road (-122.145787, 47.572688)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

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
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.77
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.88 $3.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.00 $4.01
Premium $5.77 $2.08 $4.16
Diesel $5.47 $1.97 $3.94

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 Eastgate and Seattle. The current time is 01:51:20.

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.