How far is Redmond, WA from West Lake Sammamish, WA?
The driving distance from Redmond, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and West Lake Sammamish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and West Lake Sammamish.
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Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
609 ft · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street
2 m · 1 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
614 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Turn slight left onto Leary Way
1830 ft · 58 sec · Leary Way
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
2259 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast 40th Street
1242 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 40th Street
776 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 40th Street
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Turn right onto 156th Avenue Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · 156th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northup Way
1.9 mi · 4 min · Northup Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
908 ft · 22 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 7 min · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn left onto 177th Avenue Southeast
107 m · 18 sec · 177th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 40th Place
72 m · 10 sec · Southeast 40th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 40th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redmond and West Lake Sammamish.
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.
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redmond to West Lake Sammamish?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Sammamish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Redmond and 4.4 miles from West Lake Sammamish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.
Stop Ideas Near Sammamish
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 Sammamish.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and West Lake Sammamish. Straight-line distance: 6.73 mi (10.83 km).
#1 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lake Sammamish
Census designated place
| Population | 33,929 |
| Coordinates | 47.5776000, -122.1012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Sammamish (-122.10123, 47.5776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
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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