Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, WA
Harrison Reilly
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Newcastle, WA covers 7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, Coal Creek Parkway Southeast, Newcastle Commons Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 14m highway drive covering 7 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and Coal Creek Parkway Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.5 miles on I 405.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Coal Creek Parkway Southeast. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Newcastle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Factoria Boulevard Southeast along the way.
Factoria Boulevard Southeast
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Coal Creek Parkway Southeast | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Newcastle Commons Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 136th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Way Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Newcastle, 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
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit
Turn left onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Turn left onto Newcastle Commons Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
Turn left onto 136th Avenue Southeast
Continue on Southeast 71st Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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