How far is Riverbend, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Riverbend, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverbend and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverbend and Bellevue.
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Start on Southeast 149th Place
542 ft · 28 sec · Southeast 149th Place
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Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast
89 m · 19 sec · 441st Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 149th Street
1352 ft · 59 sec · Southeast 149th Street
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Continue on 437th Avenue Southeast
940 ft · 44 sec · 437th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Cedar Falls Road Southeast
913 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Falls Road Southeast
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Continue on 436th Avenue Southeast
3123 ft · 1 min · 436th Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Seattle
1859 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
933 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast
1400 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverbend and Bellevue.
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 90 West
Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 00h 25m
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 Riverbend and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverbend to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Issaquah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Riverbend and 13.5 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Riverbend and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Issaquah
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 Issaquah.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverbend and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 23.24 mi (37.4 km).
#1 Riverbend
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 47.4664900, -121.7503900 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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