How far is Kirkland, WA from Belfair, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Belfair, WA is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.22 mi
01h 41m
Flight
32.96 mi
53.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.22 mi
Kilometers
69.56 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Wed, Apr 15, 7:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-15T04:27
Arrive Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirkland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
White Center
WA

Census designated place

From Kirkland
21.6 mi
00h 50m
To Belfair
21.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    1854 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Way

    93 m · 19 sec · Central Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Bellevue Way Northeast

    104 m · 13 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 520 Toll West: Seattle

    2031 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    2408 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way

    784 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge

    2068 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  17. 17

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Sedgwick Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Sedgwick Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Road Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3 Southwest

    3078 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest

  25. 25

    Continue on Northeast State Route 3

    1265 ft · 21 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3

    38 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast State Route 3

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.29 mi · 17%
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6.47 mi · 15%
WA 520 Toll West
5.72 mi · 13%
I 5 South
4.9 mi · 11%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 11%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Sedgwick Road

Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

7.29 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Center
00h 50m from Kirkland
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kirkland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Belfair?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Kirkland and 21.6 miles from Belfair.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kirkland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.

Stop Ideas Near White Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Belfair. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belfair

Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4506500, -122.8273700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Belfair (-122.82737, 47.45065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $7.95
Round trip
$15.91
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.95 $15.91
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $5.77 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.47 $8.31 $16.62

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Belfair. The current time is 04:27:01.

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.