How far is Snohomish, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Snohomish, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Snohomish and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snohomish and Kirkland.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
3159 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto WA 9
848 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 9
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 522
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Snohomish and Kirkland.
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.
State Route 9
Continue on State Route 9
5.62 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Snohomish and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Snohomish to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Snohomish and 10.1 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Snohomish and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Maltby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maltby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Snohomish and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).
#1 Snohomish
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,362 |
| Coordinates | 47.9128800, -122.0981800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
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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