How far is Sudden Valley, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Sudden Valley, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.38 mi
01h 35m
Flight
77.16 mi
124.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.16 mi
Kilometers
124.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.02 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 2:11 PM PDT
Return by in Sudden Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sudden Valley
2026-04-17T12:36
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 2:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sudden Valley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Sudden Valley
43.1 mi
00h 47m
To Bellevue
43.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sudden Valley and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sudden Valley and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Tawny Circle

    85 m · 11 sec · Tawny Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane

    896 ft · 42 sec · Lost Fork Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudden Valley Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Sudden Valley Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Sudden Valley Drive

    1751 ft · 1 min · Sudden Valley Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Sudden Valley Drive

    51 m · 9 sec · Sudden Valley Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lake Whatcom Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Whatcom Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cain Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cain Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Alger Cain Lake Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Alger Cain Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Samish Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Samish Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sudden Valley and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Samish Road
58.8 mi · 68%
I 405 South
16.9 mi · 20%
Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi · 4%
Alger Cain Lake Road
2.77 mi · 3%
Cain Lake Road
2.07 mi · 2%
Sudden Valley Drive
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lake Samish Road

Merge slight right

57.7 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
00h 47m from Sudden Valley
Leave By
3:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sudden Valley and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sudden Valley to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Sudden Valley and 43.2 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sudden Valley and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smokey Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smokey Point.

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sudden Valley and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 77.16 mi (124.18 km).

Sudden Valley

#1 Sudden Valley

Census designated place

Population6,441
Coordinates48.7228900, -122.3465500
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Tawny Circle (-122.346697, 48.722761)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $15.96
Round trip
$31.92
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.96 $31.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.98 $33.96
Premium $5.77 $17.60 $35.20
Diesel $5.47 $16.67 $33.35

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sudden Valley and Bellevue. The current time is 12:36:08.

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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.