How far is Redmond, WA from Bainbridge Island, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
25.04 mi
01h 05m
Flight
18.9 mi
30.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.9 mi
Kilometers
30.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.04 mi
Kilometers
40.3 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge Island
Sun, May 17, 10:55 AM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-05-17T09:50
Arrive Bainbridge Island
Sun, May 17, 10:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Redmond
12.5 mi
00h 32m
To Bainbridge Island
12.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
59°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Bainbridge Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Bainbridge Island.

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street

    614 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Leary Way

    1830 ft · 58 sec · Leary Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street

    2259 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle

    1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    2408 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward James Street

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 6th Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · 6th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    1631 ft · 1 min · Columbia Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    912 ft · 41 sec · 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    110 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alaskan Way South

    97 m · 17 sec · Alaskan Way South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Colman Dock

    65 m · 11 sec · Colman Dock

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    69 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Colman Dock

    108 m · 22 sec · Colman Dock

  21. 21

    Continue on Colman Dock

    88 m · 19 sec · Colman Dock

  22. 22

    Continue on Colman Dock

    48 m · 9 sec · Colman Dock

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry

    8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry

  24. 24

    Continue on Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal

    129 m · 36 sec · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal

  25. 25

    Continue on Olympic Drive Southeast

    1109 ft · 39 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Winslow Way East

    1692 ft · 1 min · Winslow Way East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue North

    149 m · 17 sec · Madison Avenue North

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redmond and Bainbridge Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 520 West
11.2 mi · 45%
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.46 mi · 34%
I 5 South
2.44 mi · 10%
Northeast 40th Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Leary Way
0.35 mi · 1%
James Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 520 West

Merge slight left

9.47 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 32m from Redmond
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Bainbridge Island?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Redmond and 12.6 miles from Bainbridge Island.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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 Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Bainbridge Island. Straight-line distance: 18.9 mi (30.41 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Bainbridge Island

#2 Bainbridge Island

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Population25,358
Coordinates47.6262100, -122.5212400
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Bainbridge Island (-122.52124, 47.62621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.21
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.61 $9.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $5.77 $5.08 $10.16
Diesel $5.47 $4.81 $9.62

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Redmond and Bainbridge Island. The current time is 09:50:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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