Origin
Amboy, WA
Late night in Amboy on Wednesday
Local time
4:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Amboy, WA to Bellevue, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
164.1 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
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6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Amboy, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, I 405, Northeast Cedar Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.1 miles from Amboy, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 164.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 132 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 132 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in near WA 503 / Lewis River Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 164.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles (WA 503 / Lewis River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
16.9 mi into trip
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~25m in
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WA 503 / Lewis River Road
At end of road, turn left onto WA 503 / Lewis River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
150 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
150 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
8
162.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue South...
8
162.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 132 mi | 2h 32m |
| I 405 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Northeast Cedar Creek Road | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Northwest Hayes Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Hayes Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 221st Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 132 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amboy, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on Northeast Amboy Road
80 ft
·
2 sec
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Northeast Amboy Road
2
Turn right onto WA 503
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northeast 221st Avenue
3
Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
4
Continue on Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Hayes Road
5
Continue on Northwest Hayes Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Hayes Road
6
Continue on East CC Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East CC Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto WA 503
125 ft
·
6 sec
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Lewis River Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge onto I 5
111 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
448 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 405
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.1 miles from Amboy, WA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amboy, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amboy, WA
This is one driving day of about 164.1 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amboy, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 132 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.1 mi from Amboy, WA · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Amboy, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132 miles.
Arriving in Bellevue, WA
The final approach into Bellevue, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bellevue, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.34 one way
$68.69 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $36.02 | $72.04 |
| premium | $5.77 | $37.26 | $74.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.23 | $72.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.97 | $10.50 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Wednesday
Local time
4:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amboy, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 405, Northeast Cedar Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.1 miles from Amboy, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 164.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles (WA 503 / Lewis River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Amboy, WA to Bellevue, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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