How far is Kirkland, WA from Brier, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Brier, WA is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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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 Kirkland and Brier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Brier.
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Start on 1st Street
63 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on 98th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 98th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Northeast 120th Place
795 ft · 16 sec · Northeast 120th Place
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Continue on 100th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 100th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Simonds Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 5 min · Simonds Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast 170th Street
2277 ft · 60 sec · Northeast 170th Street
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Turn right onto 68th Avenue Northeast
2422 ft · 1 min · 68th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast Bothell Way
2977 ft · 1 min · Northeast Bothell Way
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Turn right onto 61st Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · 61st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 193rd Street
836 ft · 17 sec · Northeast 193rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on 55th Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 55th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Brier Road
2993 ft · 60 sec · Brier Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brier Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Brier.
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.
Simonds Road Northeast
Turn left onto Simonds Road Northeast
2.22 mi · 00h 05m
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 Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Brier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Brier?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Kenmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Kirkland and 4.7 miles from Brier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Brier.
Stop Ideas Near Kenmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenmore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Brier. Straight-line distance: 7.74 mi (12.46 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brier
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.7845400, -122.2742900 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brier (-122.27429, 47.78454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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