How far is Kingsgate, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Kingsgate, WA to Seattle, WA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsgate and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsgate and Seattle.
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Start on 121st Avenue Northeast
3216 ft · 2 min · 121st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
1856 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 132nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast 132nd Street
31 m · 3 sec · Northeast 132nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 132nd Street
114 m · 9 sec · Northeast 132nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 116th Way Northeast
59 m · 4 sec · 116th Way Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 116th Way Northeast
1395 ft · 49 sec · 116th Way Northeast
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Continue on 116th Avenue Northeast
1320 ft · 52 sec · 116th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 124th Street
35 m · 3 sec · Northeast 124th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520 East, WA 520 West: Redmond, Seattle
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
2408 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street
897 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Union Street
889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsgate and Seattle.
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.
WA 520 West
Merge slight left
6.42 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kingsgate and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsgate to Seattle?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Kingsgate and 8.5 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kingsgate and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point
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 Yarrow Point.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsgate and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 km).
#1 Kingsgate
Census designated place
| Population | 13,065 |
| Coordinates | 47.7270400, -122.1795700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
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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