How far is Kirkland, WA from Bainbridge Island, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Bainbridge Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Bainbridge Island.
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Start on 1st Street
1854 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Way
93 m · 19 sec · Central Way
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Bellevue Way Northeast
104 m · 13 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward WA 520 Toll West: Seattle
2031 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 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
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward James Street
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbia Street
1631 ft · 1 min · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
912 ft · 41 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
110 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Alaskan Way South
97 m · 17 sec · Alaskan Way South
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Turn left onto Colman Dock
65 m · 11 sec · Colman Dock
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colman Dock
108 m · 22 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
88 m · 19 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
48 m · 9 sec · Colman Dock
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Turn straight onto Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
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Continue on Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
129 m · 36 sec · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
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Continue on Olympic Drive Southeast
1109 ft · 39 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Winslow Way East
1692 ft · 1 min · Winslow Way East
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
149 m · 17 sec · Madison Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Bainbridge Island.
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.
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
Turn straight onto Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.46 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Kirkland and 10.7 miles from Bainbridge Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
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 Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Bainbridge Island. Straight-line distance: 15.04 mi (24.2 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge Island (-122.52124, 47.62621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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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