Origin
Bellevue, WA
Morning in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
6:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Esperance, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esperance, WA
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Trip Overview
Bellevue to Esperance is 19.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a quick transition between two points. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick errand, a visit, or an easy commute. You'll primarily be on well-traveled highways, making for a straightforward journey with minimal fuss. This route is best suited for those needing to cover a small distance efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the 19.5 miles spent on major roadways like I 5 and WA 520. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on I 5, so expect mostly continuous travel. The character is that of a functional, high-speed commute, designed for moving traffic quickly. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate driving for the majority of this trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 520. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Roanoke Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, R...
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
8
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 177
Toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 104 West: Edmonds
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds
9
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellevue, WA and Esperance, WA, road signs point toward Lake Forest Park and Kingston Ferry.
Lake Forest Park
16.5 mi in
|
~24m
Kingston Ferry
17.1 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| WA 520 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Edmonds Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 92nd Avenue Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 24th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Esperance, WA.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
4
Turn right onto 92nd Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
92nd Avenue Northeast
5
Turn left onto Northeast 24th Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 24th Street
6
Turn right onto 84th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
84th Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
7
Enter roundabout
251 ft
·
4 sec
Toward WA 520 West Toll
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward WA 520 West Toll
9
Merge onto WA 520
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
323 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Roanoke Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 5
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 177
Toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto WA 104
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
17
Continue on WA 104
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
18
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 104
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Edmonds Way
19
Arrive at destination
WA 104
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Esperance, WA
Morning in Esperance on Friday
Local time
6:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
29m 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 Esperance, WA covers 19.5 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 520, Edmonds Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $4.08 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bellevue, WA and Esperance, WA, road signs point toward Lake Forest Park and Kingston Ferry.
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 methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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