How far is Fife Heights, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Fife Heights, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fife Heights and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fife Heights and Bellevue.
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Start on 62nd Avenue Northeast
1961 ft · 56 sec · 62nd Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 4th Street East
1279 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street East
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Turn right onto 66th Avenue East
2051 ft · 59 sec · 66th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 10th Street East
1225 ft · 41 sec · 10th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 70th Avenue East
1123 ft · 40 sec · 70th Avenue East
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Turn right onto Porter Way
64 m · 14 sec · Porter Way
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway East
2.9 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway East
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Turn right onto South 348th Street
1027 ft · 27 sec · South 348th Street
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Continue on State Route 18
133 m · 6 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 15 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 Fife Heights 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.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Fife Heights and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fife Heights to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
SeaTac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Fife Heights and 15.8 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Fife Heights and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near SeaTac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to SeaTac.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fife Heights and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 25.21 mi (40.57 km).
#1 Fife Heights
Situated in Pierce County at an elevation of approximately 407 feet, this unincorporated community rests on a plateau overlooking the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2589900, -122.3456800 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.44 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
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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