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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Ocean Park, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

184.3 mi

297 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 4m ★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ocean Park, WA, WA

Ocean Park, WA

Kenneth Surillo

Trip Overview

This 184.3-mile drive from Bellevue, WA to Ocean Park, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a single day. Expect the trip to take about 4 hours and 16 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated at $39. The route primarily utilizes US 101 and I 5, making up 87% of the drive. Since it's a manageable distance, you can easily complete this trip in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in a familiar coastal landscape throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

92.2 miles from Bellevue, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 184.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the route on major roads like US 101 and I 5. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 68.8 miles on US 101, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. While much of the drive is on faster highways, the transition onto WA 8 means you'll experience varied road types. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground quickly between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and I 5. 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 184.3 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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These 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.
6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 405 South: Renton
6
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Portland
6
35 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
109.9 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | US 101

At end of road, turn left onto US 101

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.

Between Bellevue, WA and Ocean Park, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Raymond.

Port Angeles

64.5 mi in | ~1h 23m

Raymond

101.6 mi in | ~2h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 101 68.8 mi 1h 39m
I 5 49.8 mi 1h 2m
WA 8 21 mi 26m
I 405 13.2 mi 16m
Olympic Highway 10 mi 12m
Pacific Way 7.7 mi 13m
State Route 107 7 mi 12m
Pacific Avenue 2.8 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 101 — 68.8 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Ocean Park, 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

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 405

13 mi · 16 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 5

20 mi · 25 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

30 mi · 36 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
13

Continue on US 101

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 101
14

Keep slight left at fork onto WA 8

21 mi · 26 min · WA 8
15

Continue on US 12

10 mi · 12 min · Olympic Highway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
17

Turn left onto WA 107

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
18

Continue on WA 107

7.0 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
Use the left lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 101

18 mi · 25 min · US 101
Use the left lane.
20

Enter roundabout onto US 101

62 ft · 0 sec · US 101
21

Continue on US 101

30 mi · 43 min · US 101
22

At end of road, turn right onto US 101

15 mi · 23 min · US 101
23

At end of road, turn right onto WA 103

2.8 mi · 5 min · Pacific Avenue
24

Continue on WA 103

7.7 mi · 13 min · Pacific Way
25

Continue on WA 103

0.6 mi · 1 min · Vernon Avenue
26

Turn left onto Bay Avenue

522 ft · 14 sec · Bay Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

Bay Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 16-minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 68.8-mile stretch on US 101, and plan your refueling accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $39 is a helpful budgeting tool for this 184.3-mile journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.2 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.8 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 41 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.2 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocean Park, 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.

+

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 184.3 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Bellevue, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 101 for about 68.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.2 mi from Bellevue, WA · 1h 57m into the drive

city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aberdeen, WA

92 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Tacoma, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shelton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.2 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 US 101 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.8 miles.

Arriving in Ocean Park, WA

The final approach into Ocean Park, 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 Ocean Park, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.57 one way

$77.14 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $40.45 $80.90
premium $5.77 $41.85 $83.70
diesel $5.61 $40.69 $81.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.3 0 $19.35 $8.85
Efficient EV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.37
EV Truck/SUV 73.7 0 $25.80 $11.80

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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

Morning in Bellevue on Friday

Local time

11:16 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ocean Park, WA

Morning in Ocean Park on Friday

Local time

11:16 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Aberdeen, WA

92 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

8 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

4h 16m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Ocean Park, WA covers 184.3 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 101, I 5, WA 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 92.2 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 $38.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 184.3 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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Bellevue, WA and Ocean Park, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Raymond.

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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