How far is South Hill, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from South Hill, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hill and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Kirkland.
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Start on 126th Street Court East
749 ft · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East
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Continue on 117th Avenue East
155 m · 20 sec · 117th Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 128th Street East
1.5 km · 2 min · 128th Street East
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Turn right onto Meridian Avenue East
2508 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian East
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2063 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
1.1 km · 2 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 South Hill and Kirkland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving South Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hill to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from South Hill and 21.9 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around South Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Kent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 37.44 mi (60.25 km).
#1 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 52,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.1412100, -122.2701200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.36 | $16.73 |
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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