Origin
Bellevue, WA
Night in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Sudden Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
86.2 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sudden Valley, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Sudden Valley, WA covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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, South Lake Whatcom Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.04 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
43.1 miles from Bellevue, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 86.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 86.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.9 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 23 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 57.9 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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.2 miles you will encounter 17 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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...
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 Sudden Valley, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Alger.
Vancouver British Columbia
17.2 mi in
|
~23m
Alger
75.7 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 57.9 mi | 1h 7m |
| I 405 | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| South Lake Whatcom Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Alger Cain Lake Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cain Lake Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Sudden Valley Drive | 1 mi | 4m |
| Lake Samish Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 57.9 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Sudden Valley, 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
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 5
58 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Alger
14
Turn right onto Lake Samish Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Samish Road
15
Continue on Alger Cain Lake Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Alger Cain Lake Road
16
Continue on Cain Lake Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cain Lake Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto South Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Lake Whatcom Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Sudden Valley Drive
169 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sudden Valley Drive
19
Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sudden Valley Drive
20
Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sudden Valley Drive
21
Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lost Fork Lane
22
Turn right onto Tawny Circle
280 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tawny Circle
23
Arrive at destination
Tawny Circle
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 43.1 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.9 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 53m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sudden Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bellevue, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, WA
This is one driving day of about 86.2 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 57.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.1 mi from Bellevue, WA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sudden Valley, WA
The final approach into Sudden Valley, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.04 one way
$36.08 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| premium | $5.77 | $19.57 | $39.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Sudden Valley, WA
Night in Sudden Valley on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Arlington, WA
43 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
3 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
1h 53m 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 Sudden Valley, WA covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 405, South Lake Whatcom Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 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 $18.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Bellevue, WA and Sudden Valley, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Alger.
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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