How far is Redmond, WA from Bothell, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Bothell, WA is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.16 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.25 mi
11.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.25 mi
Kilometers
11.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.16 mi
Kilometers
16.35 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bothell
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 PM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-16T14:43
Arrive Bothell
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Redmond
5.1 mi
00h 08m
To Bothell
5.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Bothell.

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 8 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Redmond Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 85th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 522 West: Bothell

    651 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northeast

    1015 ft · 53 sec · 101st Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
4.49 mi · 44%
Redmond Way
2.13 mi · 21%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 10%
Northeast 85th Street
0.86 mi · 8%
101st Avenue Northeast
0.19 mi · 2%
WA 522 West
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Keep slight right

3.04 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 08m from Redmond
Leave By
7:54 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Bothell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Bothell?

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Redmond and 5.1 miles from Bothell.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Bothell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Bothell. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.66 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Bothell

#2 Bothell

A city in King County, Washington.

Population47,524
Coordinates47.7623200, -122.2054000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Bothell (-122.2054, 47.76232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.77
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.88 $3.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.00 $4.01
Premium $5.77 $2.08 $4.16
Diesel $5.47 $1.97 $3.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Redmond and Bothell. The current time is 14:43:12.

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.