How far is Milton, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Milton, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Kirkland.
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Start on the route
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Maine Street
38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue
83 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Milton Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Milton Way
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Keep slight right to continue on Milton Way
133 m · 11 sec · Milton Way
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Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East
106 m · 14 sec · Meridian Avenue East
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Turn right onto Jovita Boulevard East
851 ft · 23 sec · Jovita Boulevard East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jovita Boulevard East
19 m · 1 sec · Jovita Boulevard East
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Exit the roundabout onto Jovita Boulevard East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jovita Boulevard East
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Continue on Stewart Road Southwest
568 ft · 23 sec · Stewart Road Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward WA 167 North: Auburn, Seattle
2374 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
14.9 mi · 19 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2063 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 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 Milton and Kirkland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
14.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Milton and 18.1 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 30.34 mi (48.82 km).
#1 Milton
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 8,222 |
| Coordinates | 47.2481600, -122.3129000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
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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