How far is Geneva, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Geneva, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
88.69 mi
01h 36m
Flight
78.99 mi
127.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.99 mi
Kilometers
127.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.69 mi
Kilometers
142.73 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 1:05 PM PDT
Return by in Geneva
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-10-15T11:28
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 1:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Arlington
WA

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Geneva
45.5 mi
00h 48m
To Bellevue
43.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NNE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Geneva Street

    56 m · 13 sec · Geneva Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cable Street

    1102 ft · 38 sec · Cable Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Terrace Avenue North

    981 ft · 34 sec · Terrace Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Lakeway Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Lakeway Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
69.9 mi · 79%
I 405 South
16.9 mi · 19%
Lakeway Drive
2.84 mi · 3%
Northeast 4th Street
0.53 mi · 1%
108th Avenue Northeast
0.25 mi
Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

69.6 mi · 01h 22m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 48m from Geneva
Leave By
3:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Geneva 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 Geneva to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Geneva and 43.2 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Geneva and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, 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 Arlington.

RAIL

Stanwood station

17 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

25 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

30 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

40 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 78.99 mi (127.12 km).

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#1 Geneva

Situated on the western shore of Lake Whatcom in Whatcom County, this census-designated place lies immediately east of the city of Bellingham at an elevation of 446 feet.

Population0
Coordinates48.7456700, -122.4018300
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Geneva Street (-122.401612, 48.74567)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.02
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $17.01 $34.02
Mid-grade $5.72 $17.90 $35.80
Premium $5.98 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $7.29 $22.82 $45.65

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Geneva and Bellevue. The current time is 11:28:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.