How far is Longbranch, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Longbranch, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.48 mi
01h 24m
Flight
38.02 mi
61.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.02 mi
Kilometers
61.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.48 mi
Kilometers
110.2 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM PDT
Return by in Longbranch
Thu, Oct 15, 4:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longbranch
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longbranch
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
Tacoma
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From Longbranch
34 mi
00h 42m
To Bellevue
34.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Longbranch and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longbranch and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Key Peninsula Highway Southwest

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Key Peninsula Highway Southwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Key Peninsula Highway Northwest

    9 mi · 16 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Goldman Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    145 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 16 East

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

    933 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longbranch and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
21 mi · 31%
WA 16 East
14.4 mi · 21%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 18%
Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
12.3 mi · 18%
Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
3.74 mi · 5%
Purdy Drive Northwest
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

20.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tacoma
00h 42m from Longbranch
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Longbranch and Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Longbranch to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Longbranch and 34.5 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Longbranch and Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Tacoma

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 Tacoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 1.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 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 Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

2 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

28 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longbranch and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 38.02 mi (61.18 km).

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#1 Longbranch

Situated on the southern end of the Key Peninsula in Pierce County, this unincorporated community lies along the shores of Puget Sound at an elevation of roughly 30 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.2089800, -122.7568000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Key Peninsula Highway Key Peninsula South (-122.756778, 47.208971)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.31
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $13.15 $26.31
Mid-grade $5.72 $13.84 $27.68
Premium $5.98 $14.46 $28.93
Diesel $7.29 $17.65 $35.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Longbranch and Bellevue. The current time is 13:21:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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