How far is Fircrest, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Fircrest, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fircrest and Bellevue.
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Start on Alameda Avenue
1194 ft · 45 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
1781 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on South 19th Street
844 ft · 27 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto South Orchard Street
853 ft · 28 sec · South Orchard Street
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland
1755 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 26 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 Fircrest and Bellevue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Fircrest and Rain near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fircrest to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Fircrest and 19.3 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Fircrest and Rain near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fircrest and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.57 km).
#1 Fircrest
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,884 |
| Coordinates | 47.2395400, -122.5159600 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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