How far is West Lake Sammamish, WA from Redmond, WA?
The driving distance from West Lake Sammamish, WA to Redmond, WA is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Sammamish and Redmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Sammamish and Redmond.
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Start on Southeast 40th Place
72 m · 16 sec · Southeast 40th Place
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Turn left onto 177th Avenue Southeast
107 m · 20 sec · 177th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 7 min · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
908 ft · 22 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Turn left onto Northup Way
1.9 mi · 4 min · Northup Way
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Turn right onto 156th Avenue Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · 156th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 40th Street
141 m · 14 sec · Northeast 40th Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 520 East
2284 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 East: Redmond
3212 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1687 ft · 24 sec
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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
2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way
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Turn right onto Redmond Way
96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way
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Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
9 m · 1 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 West Lake Sammamish and Redmond.
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.
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Lake Sammamish and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lake Sammamish to Redmond?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Sammamish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from West Lake Sammamish and 4.5 miles from Redmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lake Sammamish and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.
Stop Ideas Near Sammamish
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sammamish.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Sammamish and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 6.73 mi (10.83 km).
#1 West Lake Sammamish
Census designated place
| Population | 33,929 |
| Coordinates | 47.5776000, -122.1012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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