How far is Hockinson, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Hockinson, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
168.73 mi
02h 55m
Flight
130.08 mi
209.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.08 mi
Kilometers
209.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.73 mi
Kilometers
271.54 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM PDT
Return by in Hockinson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hockinson
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hockinson
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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Hockinson
84.5 mi
01h 27m
To Bellevue
84.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · Northeast 182nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Northeast 159th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Caples Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Caples Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue

    1472 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 154th Street

    1565 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 154th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 112th Avenue

    578 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 156th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast 92nd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    123.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hockinson 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
145 mi · 86%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 7%
Northeast 179th Street
4.02 mi · 2%
Northeast 159th Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 156th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 20m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 27m from Hockinson
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hockinson and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hockinson to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Hockinson and 84.2 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hockinson and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hockinson and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 130.08 mi (209.35 km).

Hockinson

#1 Hockinson

Census designated place

Population4,771
Coordinates45.7378900, -122.4870400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.487108, 45.737888)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.54 L · about $31.14
Round trip
$62.27
11.9 gal · 45.08 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.14 $62.27
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.12 $66.25
Premium $5.77 $34.34 $68.67
Diesel $5.47 $32.53 $65.06

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 Hockinson and Bellevue. The current time is 22:14:03.

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.