How far is Sultan, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Sultan, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.75 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.71 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM PDT
Return by in Sultan
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sultan
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sultan
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Maltby
WA

Census designated place

From Sultan
16.3 mi
00h 20m
To Bellevue
16.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sultan and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    93 m · 15 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stevens Pass Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Stevens Pass Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward WA 522 West

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 522

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 522

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stevens Pass Highway
7.92 mi · 24%
State Route 522
5.76 mi · 18%
State Highway 522
3.76 mi · 11%
WA 522 West
3.76 mi · 11%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 2%
Northeast 4th Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

9.71 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 20m from Sultan
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Sultan and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sultan to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 16.3 miles from Sultan and 16.4 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Sultan and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Maltby

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maltby, 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 Maltby.

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

12 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Edmonds station

20 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

21 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sultan and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.15 km).

Sultan

#1 Sultan

City in USA

Population5,673
Coordinates47.8626000, -121.8165100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-121.816489, 47.8626)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.40 $12.80
Premium $5.77 $6.64 $13.27
Diesel $5.47 $6.29 $12.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sultan and Bellevue. The current time is 22:30:40.

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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.