How far is Fairwood, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Fairwood, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.33 mi
04h 35m
Flight
222.7 mi
358.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.7 mi
Kilometers
358.4 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.33 mi
Kilometers
452.76 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 11:11 AM PDT
Return by in Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairwood
2026-04-17T06:35
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 11:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairwood
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Fairwood
141.1 mi
02h 17m
To Bellevue
140.2 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairwood and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    116 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive

    674 ft · 31 sec · West Bellwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hastings Road

    3272 ft · 1 min · West Hastings Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    7.6 mi · 17 min · North Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Browne Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

    933 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Browne Street
271 mi · 96%
North Division Street
7.64 mi · 3%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi
West Hastings Road
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

North Browne Street

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
222.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 17m from Fairwood
Leave By
7:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairwood and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairwood to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Fairwood and 140.2 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.96 one way or $103.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairwood and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 222.7 mi (358.4 km).

Fairwood

#1 Fairwood

Census designated place in King County, Washington

Population7,905
Coordinates47.7668400, -117.4174400
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.417445, 47.766761)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.58 L · about $51.96
Round trip
$103.93
19.86 gal · 75.16 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $51.96 $103.93
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.28 $110.56
Premium $5.77 $57.31 $114.61
Diesel $5.47 $54.29 $108.57

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairwood and Bellevue. The current time is 06:35:26.

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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.