How far is Granite Falls, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Granite Falls, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Falls and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Kirkland.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto North Granite Avenue
32 m · 4 sec · North Granite Avenue
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Turn right onto West Stanley Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Stanley Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92
41 m · 6 sec · State Route 92
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 92
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 92
25 m · 5 sec · State Route 92
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92
30 m · 2 sec · State Route 92
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
2963 ft · 1 min · State Route 92
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Continue on State Route 9
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
34 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 522
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Falls and Kirkland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 92
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
5.77 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Granite Falls and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite Falls to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Snohomish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Granite Falls and 21.6 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Granite Falls and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Snohomish
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snohomish.
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 29.95 mi (48.2 km).
#1 Granite Falls
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,493 |
| Coordinates | 48.0839900, -121.9687400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
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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