How far is Mountlake Terrace, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Mountlake Terrace, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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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
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountlake Terrace and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountlake Terrace and Bellevue.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 56th Avenue West
1209 ft · 39 sec · 56th Avenue West
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Turn right onto 236th Street Southwest
2230 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward WA 520 East: Montlake, Bellevue, Kirkland
2263 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue Northeast
956 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Medina, Clyde Hill
148 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto 84th Avenue Northeast
1142 ft · 35 sec · 84th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 24th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Northeast 24th Street
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Turn right onto 108th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1146 ft · 36 sec · 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 Mountlake Terrace 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
9.06 mi · 00h 11m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Mountlake Terrace and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountlake Terrace to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Mountlake Terrace and 10.4 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Mountlake Terrace and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain 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 Mountlake Terrace and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 13.27 mi (21.36 km).
#1 Mountlake Terrace
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,315 |
| Coordinates | 47.7881500, -122.3087400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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