How far is Vashon, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Vashon, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.66 mi
01h 06m
Flight
16.53 mi
26.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.53 mi
Kilometers
26.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.91 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM PDT
Return by in Vashon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vashon
2026-04-19T01:51
Arrive Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vashon
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
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Vashon
12.7 mi
00h 33m
To Bellevue
13.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 98th Place Southwest

    8 m · 9 sec · 98th Place Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest Bank Road

    49 m · 9 sec · Southwest Bank Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Vashon Highway Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    888 ft · 1 min · Ferry Dock

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry

    3.4 mi · 20 min · Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry

  6. 6

    Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane

    824 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2268 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward Bellevue Way

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bellevue Way Southeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bellevue Way Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 112th Avenue Southeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 112th Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2469 ft · 1 min · 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 Vashon 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
5.15 mi · 19%
Vashon Highway Southwest
4.64 mi · 17%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 14%
Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
3.35 mi · 13%
West Seattle Bridge
2.42 mi · 9%
I 90 East
1.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

5.15 mi · 00h 06m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 33m from Vashon
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Vashon and 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 Vashon to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Vashon and 13.9 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vashon and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vashon and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).

Vashon

#1 Vashon

Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States

Population10,624
Coordinates47.4473200, -122.4598500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 98th Place Southwest (-122.459856, 47.447352)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.84
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.92 $9.84
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.23 $10.47
Premium $5.77 $5.42 $10.85
Diesel $5.47 $5.14 $10.28

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 Vashon and Bellevue. The current time is 01:51:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.