How far is Sudden Valley, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Sudden Valley, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sudden Valley and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudden Valley and Kirkland.
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Start on Tawny Circle
85 m · 11 sec · Tawny Circle
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Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane
896 ft · 42 sec · Lost Fork Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudden Valley Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
1751 ft · 1 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
51 m · 9 sec · Sudden Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Whatcom Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cain Lake Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cain Lake Road
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Continue on Alger Cain Lake Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Alger Cain Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Samish Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Samish Road
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Take the ramp left
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 13 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 Sudden Valley and Kirkland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sudden Valley and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sudden Valley to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Sudden Valley and 41.1 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.18 one way or $30.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sudden Valley and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Skagit Transportation Center
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sudden Valley and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 72.23 mi (116.25 km).
#1 Sudden Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,441 |
| Coordinates | 48.7228900, -122.3465500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $15.18 | $30.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.14 | $32.29 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
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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