Origin
Bainbridge Island, WA
Late night in Bainbridge Island on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bainbridge Island, WA to Redmond, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
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6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bainbridge Island, WA
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Redmond, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Redmond, WA covers 25.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 520, Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on WA 520. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.34 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.7 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Redmond, WA covers 25.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 520 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Winslow Way East.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Winslow Way East): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (WA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Winslow Way East
Turn left onto Winslow Way East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip
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~43m in
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Cherry Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
12.7 mi into trip
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~48m in
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WA 520
Take the exit onto WA 520 toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
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 168B
Toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
6
24.3 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
7
25.5 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Redmond, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Kirkland along the way.
Kirkland
12.7 mi in
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~48m
|
via WA 520
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 520 | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry | 8.5 mi | 37m |
| I 5 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Leary Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Winslow Way East | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Colman Dock | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 520
— 11.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on Madison Avenue North
490 ft
·
24 sec
·
Madison Avenue North
2
Turn left onto Winslow Way East
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winslow Way East
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto WA 305
526 ft
·
16 sec
·
Olympic Drive Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight right onto WA 305
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
5
Continue on WA 305
8.5 mi
·
37 min
·
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
6
Continue on WA 305
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Colman Dock
7
Continue on WA 305
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Colman Dock
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto WA 519
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Alaskan Way South
9
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
405 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Jackson Street
10
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue South
11
Turn right onto Cherry Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto WA 520
12 mi
·
14 min
·
WA 520
Exit 168B
Toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Leary Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leary Way
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Redmond Way
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Redmond Way
19
Turn left onto WA 202
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
WA 202
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.7 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.6 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 25.5 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redmond, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bainbridge Island, 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 Bainbridge Island, WA
This is one driving day of about 25.5 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on WA 520 for about 11.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Bainbridge Island, WA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redmond, WA
The final approach into Redmond, 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 Redmond, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.67 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Redmond, WA
Late night in Redmond on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 Bainbridge Island, WA to Redmond, WA covers 25.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 520, Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry, I 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Winslow Way East): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (WA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Redmond, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Kirkland along the way.
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