How far is Pacific, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Pacific, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pacific and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacific and Kirkland.
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Start on 3rd Avenue Southeast
9 m · 5 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Boulevard South
2632 ft · 1 min · Milwaukee Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Ellingson Road
2080 ft · 47 sec · Ellingson Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Seattle
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
13.4 mi · 17 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 Pacific 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
Merge slight left
14.8 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Pacific 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 Pacific to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 16 miles from Pacific and 16.2 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Pacific and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pacific and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.47 km).
#1 Pacific
Human settlement in Washington, United States of America
| Population | 7,168 |
| Coordinates | 47.2645500, -122.2501200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
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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