How far is Kirkland, WA from Edgewood, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Edgewood, WA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.91 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.07 mi
48.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.07 mi
Kilometers
48.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.18 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Tue, May 12, 4:31 PM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Tue, May 12, 5:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-05-12T15:43
Arrive Edgewood
Tue, May 12, 4:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Kirkland
17.5 mi
00h 24m
To Edgewood
17.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street

    2498 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    15.2 mi · 19 min · Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Stewart Road, Jovita Boulevard East, 8th Street East, Pacific, Milton

    2078 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jovita Boulevard East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jovita Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Emerald Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Emerald Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Emerald Street

    564 ft · 19 sec · Emerald Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East

    1106 ft · 34 sec · Meridian Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    17 m · 9 sec · Meridian Avenue East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meridian Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
15.2 mi · 44%
I 405 South
15.1 mi · 43%
Jovita Boulevard East
1.77 mi · 5%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
Northeast 85th Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

15.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 24m from Kirkland
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Kirkland and 17.5 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Renton

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 Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 3.4 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 10.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 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 Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 30.07 mi (48.39 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Edgewood

#2 Edgewood

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population13,410
Coordinates47.2501000, -122.2937300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Edgewood (-122.29373, 47.2501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.87
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.44 $12.87
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $5.77 $7.10 $14.20
Diesel $5.47 $6.72 $13.45

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Edgewood. The current time is 15:43:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.