How far is Ocean Shores, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Ocean Shores, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.89 mi
02h 40m
Flight
101.66 mi
163.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.66 mi
Kilometers
163.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.89 mi
Kilometers
220.3 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 11:43 PM PDT
Return by in Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Shores
2026-04-17T21:03
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 11:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Shores
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
Olympia
WA

The capital of Washington state.

From Ocean Shores
68.4 mi
01h 20m
To Bellevue
68.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Canal Drive Southeast

    1573 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast

    86 m · 12 sec · Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast

    2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast

    897 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    42 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 115

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 109

    14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109

  11. 11

    Continue on West Emerson Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Simpson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Park Street

    1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South F Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South F Street

    686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Heron Street

    839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  26. 26

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Shores 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
95.5 mi · 70%
State Route 109
14.6 mi · 11%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 9%
Simpson Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
2.28 mi · 2%
State Route 115
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
01h 20m from Ocean Shores
Leave By
1:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ocean Shores and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ocean Shores to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Ocean Shores and 68.5 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ocean Shores and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Olympia

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 Olympia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.5 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

Shelton , WA
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

10 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

36 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

68 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Shores and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 101.66 mi (163.6 km).

Ocean Shores

#1 Ocean Shores

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population6,724
Coordinates46.9737000, -124.1562900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Canal Drive Southeast (-124.156092, 46.973706)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $25.28
Round trip
$50.55
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.28 $50.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.89 $53.78
Premium $5.77 $27.87 $55.75
Diesel $5.47 $26.41 $52.81

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Shores and Bellevue. The current time is 21:03:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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