How far is South Hill, WA from Redmond, WA?
The driving distance from South Hill, WA to Redmond, WA is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 01h 00m.
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 Redmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Redmond.
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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
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
2458 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1666 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Leary Way
1958 ft · 59 sec · Leary Way
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Turn slight right onto Northeast 76th Street
525 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 164th Avenue Northeast
40 m · 4 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 164th Avenue Northeast
628 ft · 23 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hill and Redmond.
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 Redmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hill to Redmond?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 22.2 miles from South Hill and 23.1 miles from Redmond.
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 7.8 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 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 Redmond.
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.
Tukwila station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 37.46 mi (60.29 km).
#1 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 52,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.1412100, -122.2701200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
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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