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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Burien, WA

Drive Time

25m

Distance

18.5 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Burien, WA, WA

Burien, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Burien, WA covers 18.5 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 405, WA 518, Southwest 148th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 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

9.2 miles from Bellevue, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 25m highway drive covering 18.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and WA 518. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 miles on I 405.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 518. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (108th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northeast 2nd Street

Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 108th Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

Navigation decision point

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 13.2 mi 16m
WA 518 3.4 mi 4m
Southwest 148th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Northeast 4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Northeast 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Bellevue Way Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
108th Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 13.2 mi, about 16m

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 9.2 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.2 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 18.5 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.2 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burien, 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.

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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 Bellevue, WA

This is one driving day of about 18.5 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellevue, 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 I 405 for about 13.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.2 mi from Bellevue, WA · 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Renton, WA

9 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

Renton, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Renton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burien, WA

The final approach into Burien, 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 Burien, WA.

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

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.88 one way

$7.77 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $4.05 $8.11
premium $5.77 $4.20 $8.41
diesel $5.64 $4.11 $8.22

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bellevue, WA

Late night in Bellevue on Monday

Local time

1:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burien, WA

Late night in Burien on Monday

Local time

1:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

25m 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 Burien, WA covers 18.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, WA 518, Southwest 148th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $3.88 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 is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (108th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Burien, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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