Origin
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
12:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Three Lakes, WA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
51m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Three Lakes, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Three Lakes, WA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 9, I 405, Three Lakes Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on State Route 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 29.9 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 9 and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on State Route 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 9 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 Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 16 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.
8
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
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.
Exit 23
Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
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 Three Lakes, WA, road signs point toward Woodinville, Arlington and Snohomish.
Woodinville
10 mi in
|
~14m
Arlington
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Snohomish
23.4 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| I 405 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Three Lakes Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| WA 522 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 163rd Avenue Southeast | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Machias Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 9
— 9.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Three Lakes, 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
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
12
Merge onto WA 522
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto WA 9
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 9
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on WA 9
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 9
16
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Snohomish
17
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
18
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Machias Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Machias Road
20
Turn right onto Three Lakes Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Three Lakes Road
21
Turn left onto 163rd Avenue Southeast
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
163rd Avenue Southeast
22
Arrive at destination
163rd Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Three Lakes, WA
Late night in Three Lakes on Friday
Local time
12:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
51m 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 Three Lakes, WA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 9, I 405, Three Lakes Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $6.26 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 16 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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.
Between Bellevue, WA and Three Lakes, WA, road signs point toward Woodinville, Arlington and Snohomish.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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