How far is Lake Forest Park, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Lake Forest Park, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Forest Park and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest Park and Kirkland.
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Start on Ballinger Way Northeast
1591 ft · 49 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Turn left onto Bothell Way Northeast
1955 ft · 47 sec · Bothell Way Northeast
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Continue on Northeast Bothell Way
1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast Bothell Way
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Turn right onto 68th Avenue Northeast
2425 ft · 1 min · 68th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 170th Street
2277 ft · 56 sec · Northeast 170th Street
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Continue on Simonds Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 5 min · Simonds Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 100th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Northeast 120th Place
795 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 120th Place
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Continue on 98th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 98th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Market Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
94 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
159 m · 14 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Forest Park and Kirkland.
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
Continue on 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 Lake Forest Park and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest Park to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Lake Forest Park and 4.8 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lake Forest Park and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Forest Park and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 6.19 mi (9.96 km).
#1 Lake Forest Park
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.7567600, -122.2809600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
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 10m |
| 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 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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