How far is Kingsgate, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Kingsgate, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.99 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.43 mi
5.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.43 mi
Kilometers
5.52 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.99 mi
Kilometers
8.03 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM PDT
Return by in Kingsgate
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsgate
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingsgate
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Bothell
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Kingsgate
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Kirkland
2.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsgate and Kirkland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsgate and Kirkland.

  1. 1

    Start on 121st Avenue Northeast

    3216 ft · 2 min · 121st Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street

    1856 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 132nd Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast 132nd Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Northeast 132nd Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 132nd Street

    114 m · 9 sec · Northeast 132nd Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast 132nd Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Northeast 132nd Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 132nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 132nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 100th Avenue Northeast

    3198 ft · 1 min · 100th Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast 120th Place

    795 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 120th Place

  9. 9

    Continue on 98th Avenue Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · 98th Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    94 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    159 m · 14 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsgate and Kirkland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
260 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 132nd Street
1.36 mi · 27%
98th Avenue Northeast
0.94 mi · 19%
Market Street
0.85 mi · 17%
121st Avenue Northeast
0.61 mi · 12%
100th Avenue Northeast
0.61 mi · 12%
Northeast 120th Place
0.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

98th Avenue Northeast

Continue on 98th Avenue Northeast

0.94 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bothell
00h 05m from Kingsgate
Leave By
8:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kingsgate 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 Kingsgate to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Kingsgate and 2.7 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kingsgate and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Bothell

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

20 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

21 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsgate and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 3.43 mi (5.52 km).

Kingsgate

#1 Kingsgate

Census designated place

Population13,065
Coordinates47.7270400, -122.1795700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: 121st Avenue Northeast (-122.179216, 47.726969)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.88
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $0.94 $1.88
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.00 $2.00
Premium $5.77 $1.04 $2.08
Diesel $5.47 $0.98 $1.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsgate and Kirkland. The current time is 01:14:13.

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.