How far is Manchester, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Manchester, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Bellevue.
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Start on East Main Street
2 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Colchester Drive East
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Drive East
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Continue on Colchester Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Colchester Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Southworth Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane
824 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2268 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
5.1 mi · 6 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit right toward Bellevue Way
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bellevue Way Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Bellevue Way Southeast
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Turn right onto 112th Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · 112th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
2469 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Bellevue.
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.
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
5.15 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Manchester and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Manchester and 15.9 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Manchester and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 km).
#1 Manchester
Situated on the eastern shore of the Kitsap Peninsula in Kitsap County, this waterfront community sits at an approximate elevation of 30 feet overlooking Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5556600, -122.5450700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.44 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.55 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
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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