Origin
Bellevue, WA
Morning in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Mukilteo, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mukilteo, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.4-mile drive from Bellevue, WA to Mukilteo, WA is easily manageable in about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on highways, with 84% of the journey taking place on major roads like I-405 and WA 525. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this route offers a convenient way to travel within the Pacific Coast region. The focus is on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing, so you won't need an overnight stay. Consider this a functional, no-fuss trip for getting from point A to point B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 26.4-mile trip, with 84% of it spent on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.5 miles on I-405, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from I-405 to WA 525 and finally Mukilteo Speedway, indicating a shift from pure interstate to more direct arterial roads as you approach your destination. This route emphasizes consistent speed and efficient progress, rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 12 key pointsThese 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.
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.
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m 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.
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
WA 526 / 84th Street Southwest
Turn left onto WA 526 / 84th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| WA 525 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Mukilteo Speedway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Paine Field Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 84th Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Way Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 16.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Mukilteo, 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: Everett
Use 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
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 525
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 525
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
13
Continue on WA 525 Spur
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paine Field Boulevard
14
Turn left onto WA 526
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
84th Street Southwest
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto WA 525
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
WA 525
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.05 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Mukilteo, WA
Morning in Mukilteo on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 Mukilteo, WA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, WA 525, Mukilteo Speedway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 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 $5.53 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 12 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Mukilteo, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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