How far is Kent, WA from Brier, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Brier, WA is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Brier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Brier.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Willis Street
1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton
2343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 527 South: Bothell
66 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
1801 ft · 44 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · 228th Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Way
2154 ft · 55 sec · Locust Way
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Turn right onto 234th Place Southwest
794 ft · 37 sec · 234th Place Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Avenue West
143 m · 19 sec · 20th Avenue West
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Turn left onto South Castle Way
982 ft · 27 sec · South Castle Way
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Continue on 236th Street Southwest
2535 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Brier Road
14 m · 1 sec · Brier Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brier Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Brier.
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 405 North
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Brier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Brier?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 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?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Kent and 17.5 miles from Brier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Chance Light Rain near Brier.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellevue.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Brier. Straight-line distance: 27.95 mi (44.98 km).
#1 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brier
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.7845400, -122.2742900 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brier (-122.27429, 47.78454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
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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