How far is Fox Island, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Fox Island, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.17 mi
01h 05m
Flight
31.87 mi
51.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.87 mi
Kilometers
51.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.17 mi
Kilometers
83.96 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM PDT
Return by in Fox Island
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Island
2026-04-23T03:29
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Island
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Federal Way
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Fox Island
26.2 mi
00h 32m
To Bellevue
26 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Island and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Lane

    2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fox Drive

    2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fox Island Bridge

    1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Warren Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Warren Drive Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest

    2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 40th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    139 m · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1427 ft · 31 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 56th Street Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Olympic Drive

    3146 ft · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1859 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
21 mi · 40%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 24%
WA 16 East
9.26 mi · 18%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.04 mi · 2%
Warren Drive Northwest
1.02 mi · 2%
Island Boulevard
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Federal Way
00h 32m from Fox Island
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fox Island and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Island to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Fox Island and 26 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fox Island and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Federal Way

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 Federal Way and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 6.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 13.9 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 3.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

12 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Island and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 31.87 mi (51.29 km).

Fox Island

#1 Fox Island

Census designated place in Washington, United States

Population3,633
Coordinates47.2514900, -122.6290200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Avenue Court Fox Island (-122.628486, 47.252155)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.26
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.63 $19.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.24 $20.49
Premium $5.77 $10.62 $21.24
Diesel $5.47 $10.06 $20.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Island and Bellevue. The current time is 03:29:36.

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.