The drive from Bellevue, WA to Marietta, WA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, I 405, Marine Drive for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.6 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.11 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
48 miles from Bellevue, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h highway drive covering 96.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.6 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 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 74.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 96.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward I 405 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett
6
6.9 mi into trip|~10m in|I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.2 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
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.
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
6
92.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|West Bakerview Road
Turn left onto West Bakerview Road
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 Marietta, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Vancouver British Columbia along the way.
Vancouver British Columbia
17.2 mi in|~23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
74.6 mi
1h 28m
I 405
16.1 mi
20m
Marine Drive
2.1 mi
4m
Airport Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Northeast 4th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Exit 258 Bakerview Road / Bellingham International Airport
0.3 mi
<1m
Alderwood Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
West Bakerview Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Marietta, 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
0.4 mi·1 min·Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 405 North: EverettUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 405
5.8 mi·7 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi·2 min·I 405
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British ColumbiaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 5
75 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto 258
0.3 mi·42 sec·Exit 258 Bakerview Road / Bellingham International Airport
Toward Bakerview Road, Bellingham International Airport
14
Turn left onto West Bakerview Road
0.3 mi·36 sec·West Bakerview Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Airport Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Airport Drive
16
Continue on Alderwood Avenue
0.3 mi·30 sec·Alderwood Avenue
17
Turn right onto Marine Drive
2.1 mi·4 min·Marine Drive
18
Turn right onto Bayon Road
37 ft·1 sec·Bayon Road
19
Arrive at destination
Bayon Road
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 48 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, 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 96.1 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 74.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.
Arriving in Marietta, WA
The final approach into Marietta, 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 Marietta, 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
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...
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 96.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.11 one way
$40.23 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$21.09
$42.19
premium
$5.77
$21.82
$43.65
diesel
$5.61
$21.22
$42.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.41
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Evening
in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
8:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marietta, WA
Evening
in Marietta on Thursday
Local time
8:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Arlington, WA
48 mi in
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
5 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
2h 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 Marietta, WA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 405, Marine Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 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 $20.11 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 96.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Marietta, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Vancouver British Columbia along the way.
