How far is Seattle, WA from North Bend, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to North Bend, WA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
30.06 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.55 mi
42.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.55 mi
Kilometers
42.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.06 mi
Kilometers
48.38 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bend
Tue, May 26, 12:01 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Tue, May 26, 12:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-05-26T11:22
Arrive North Bend
Tue, May 26, 12:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
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
Issaquah
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Seattle
15 mi
00h 19m
To North Bend
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and North Bend.

  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

    94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 202 West: North Bend

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bendigo Boulevard South

    69 m · 4 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Bendigo Boulevard South

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bendigo Boulevard South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bendigo Boulevard North

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
26.5 mi · 88%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 5%
I 5 South
0.82 mi · 3%
Bendigo Boulevard South
0.77 mi · 3%
WA 202 West
0.28 mi · 1%
Spring Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Issaquah
00h 19m from Seattle
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near North Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to North Bend?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 15 miles from Seattle and 15 miles from North Bend.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Issaquah

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 Issaquah and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.3 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 8.6 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 8.6 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 8.6 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 Issaquah.

RAIL

Tukwila station

18 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

23 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

37 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 26.55 mi (42.73 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
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#2 North Bend

City in the Washington, United States

Population7,590
Coordinates47.4956600, -121.7867800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: North Bend (-121.78678, 47.49566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $5.55
Round trip
$11.09
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.55 $11.09
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.90 $11.80
Premium $5.77 $6.12 $12.23
Diesel $5.47 $5.80 $11.59

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and North Bend. The current time is 11:22:59.

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.