How far is Kent, WA from North Creek, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to North Creek, WA is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 47m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and North Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and North Creek.
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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 right to continue on WA 527 North: Mill Creek
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bothell-Everett Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn right onto Maltby Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maltby Road
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Turn left onto York Road
145 m · 13 sec · York Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Jewell Road
1318 ft · 36 sec · Jewell Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Jewell Road
1411 ft · 43 sec · Jewell Road
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Turn right onto Kotschevar Road
35 m · 5 sec · Kotschevar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kotschevar Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and North Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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 North Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to North Creek?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 17.3 miles from Kent and 17.3 miles from North Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Chance Light Rain near North Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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
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Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and North Creek. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.97 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 North Creek
Census-designated place in Warren County, New York
| Population | 26,410 |
| Coordinates | 47.8195400, -122.1762400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Creek (-122.17624, 47.81954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
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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