Origin
Bellevue, WA
Night in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
10:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeland, WA
Jack Davis
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Freeland, WA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, State Route 525, WA 525 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 39.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and State Route 525. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.5 miles on I 405.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and State Route 525. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 405 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto WA 526 / 84th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| State Route 525 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| WA 525 | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry | 3 mi | 20m |
| Mukilteo Speedway | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Paine Field Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 84th Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Freeland, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Turn left
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Continue on WA 525
Take the exit
Continue on WA 525 Spur
Turn left onto WA 526
Turn right onto WA 525
Turn right onto WA 525
Turn slight left onto WA 525
Continue on WA 525
Continue on WA 525
Continue on WA 525
Turn right onto Scott Road
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Bellevue, WA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Freeland, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
10:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Freeland on Thursday
Local time
10:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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