How far is Normandy Park, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Normandy Park, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
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City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Normandy Park and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Normandy Park and Kirkland.
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Start on 4th Avenue Southwest
1544 ft · 42 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Southwest Normandy Road
1323 ft · 38 sec · Southwest Normandy Road
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Continue on South Normandy Road
1303 ft · 36 sec · South Normandy Road
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Continue on South Normandy Road
78 m · 9 sec · South Normandy Road
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Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1629 ft · 33 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405: Renton
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Renton
1576 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 22 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 Normandy 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.
I 405 North
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17.6 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Normandy 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 Normandy Park to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Normandy Park and 12.7 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Normandy Park and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Newcastle
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 Newcastle.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Normandy Park and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 km).
#1 Normandy Park
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,566 |
| Coordinates | 47.4362100, -122.3406800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
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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