How far is Seattle, WA from Kingsgate, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Kingsgate, WA is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
16.49 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.95 mi
17.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.95 mi
Kilometers
17.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.49 mi
Kilometers
26.54 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsgate
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T02:36
Arrive Kingsgate
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Yarrow Point
WA

Town of the United States

From Seattle
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Kingsgate
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Kingsgate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Kingsgate.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    916 ft · 39 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto University Street

    653 ft · 26 sec · University Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North

    1631 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Everett, Renton

    858 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Everett

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2251 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 124th Street, Totem Lake Boulevard

    644 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Totem Lake Boulevard

    1092 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 120th Avenue Northeast

    3096 ft · 2 min · 120th Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street

    159 m · 20 sec · Northeast 132nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 121st Avenue Northeast

    3216 ft · 2 min · 121st Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 121st Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Kingsgate.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 520
6.78 mi · 41%
I 405 North
5.44 mi · 33%
I 5 North
2.14 mi · 13%
121st Avenue Northeast
0.61 mi · 4%
120th Avenue Northeast
0.59 mi · 4%
Totem Lake Boulevard
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 520

Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland

6.78 mi · 00h 09m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarrow Point
00h 13m from Seattle
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Kingsgate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Kingsgate?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Seattle and 8.3 miles from Kingsgate.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Kingsgate.

Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point

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 Yarrow Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11 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 11.6 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 11.6 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 11.6 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 Yarrow Point.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

21 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

22 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Kingsgate. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 km).

Seattle

#1 Seattle

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

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Kingsgate

#2 Kingsgate

Census designated place

Population13,065
Coordinates47.7270400, -122.1795700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Kingsgate (-122.17957, 47.72704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.07
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.04 $6.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $5.77 $3.35 $6.69
Diesel $5.47 $3.17 $6.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Kingsgate. The current time is 02:36:32.

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.