The drive from Bellevue, WA to Belfair, WA covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, WA 16, I 405 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.57 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.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Bellevue, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 69.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 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 28 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 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northeast 4th Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
36.3 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
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 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
7
36.9 mi into trip|~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
7
67.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|WA 3 / State Highway 3 Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto WA 3 / State Highway 3 Southwest
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 Bellevue, WA to Belfair, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.
Bremerton
36.3 mi in|~47m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
21.6 mi
27m
WA 16
19.4 mi
24m
I 405
13.2 mi
16m
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6.5 mi
9m
Northeast State Route 3
1.9 mi
3m
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1 mi
1m
Southeast Lider Road
1 mi
1m
Southwest Lider Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 21.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Belfair, WA.
1
Start on this road
45 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
150 ft·7 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
0.1 mi·22 sec·Bellevue Way Northeast
4
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Northeast 2nd Street
5
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi·17 sec·108th Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi·58 sec·Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 405 South: RentonUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 405
13 mi·16 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 5 South: PortlandUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
20 mi·25 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi·1 min·I 5
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 132BToward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, BremertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto WA 16
19 mi·24 min·WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward Mullenix RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Southeast Mullenix Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.0 mi·1 min·Bethel Burley Road Southeast
18
Turn left onto Southeast Lider Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast Lider Road
19
Continue on Southwest Lider Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Lider Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto Glenwood Road Southwest
0.4 mi·40 sec·Glenwood Road Southwest
Use the left lane.
21
Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi·4 min·Southwest Lake Flora Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
25 ft·0 sec·Southwest Lake Flora Road
23
Continue on Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi·5 min·Southwest Lake Flora Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto WA 3
0.6 mi·52 sec·State Highway 3 Southwest
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on WA 3
0.2 mi·20 sec·Northeast State Route 3
26
Enter roundabout onto WA 3
123 ft·1 sec·Northeast State Route 3
27
Continue on WA 3
1.6 mi·2 min·Northeast State Route 3
28
Arrive at destination
WA 3
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 34.8 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belfair, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellevue, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, WA
This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bellevue, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Bellevue, WA
· 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belfair, WA
The final approach into Belfair, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.57 one way
$29.13 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$15.28
$30.55
premium
$5.77
$15.81
$31.61
diesel
$5.61
$15.37
$30.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.09
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bellevue, WA
Late night
in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
2:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Belfair, WA
Late night
in Belfair on Friday
Local time
2:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
8 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
1h 35m 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 Bellevue, WA to Belfair, WA covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 16, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 miles from Bellevue, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.57 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 69.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Belfair, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
