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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Wollochet, WA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

45 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

Downtown Wollochet, WA, WA

Wollochet, WA

BM Amaro

Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Wollochet, WA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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, WA 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 45 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 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 22 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 21.6 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 around 0.5 miles in near Northeast 4th Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 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: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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.
8
36.3 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

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 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
7
36.9 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
8
42.9 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Airport

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 8 Toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Ai...
7
43.3 mi into trip | ~57m in | 24th Street Northwest

Turn left onto 24th Street Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Wollochet, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.

Bremerton

36.3 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 21.6 mi 27m
I 405 13.2 mi 16m
WA 16 5.6 mi 7m
Stone Drive Northwest 1 mi 2m
Point Fosdick Drive Northwest 0.4 mi <1m
Northeast 4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Northeast 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
24th Street Northwest 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 21.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Wollochet, 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

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto WA 16

5.6 mi · 7 min · WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 8 Toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn left onto 24th Street Northwest

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 24th Street Northwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

At end of road, turn left onto Jahn Avenue Northwest

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Jahn Avenue Northwest
18

Turn right onto Stone Drive Northwest

1.0 mi · 2 min · Stone Drive Northwest
19

Enter roundabout onto Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

190 ft · 11 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
20

Continue on Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
21

Turn straight onto 34th Avenue Northwest

261 ft · 11 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest
22

Arrive at destination

34th Avenue Northwest

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Bellevue, WA · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kent, WA

23 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.

Popular next leg

Kent, WA to Wollochet, WA

26.6 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Renton, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Federal Way, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wollochet, WA

The final approach into Wollochet, 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

$9.42 one way

$18.84 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $9.88 $19.75
premium $5.77 $10.22 $20.44
diesel $5.61 $9.94 $19.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.94 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.30 $2.88

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

Evening in Bellevue on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wollochet, WA

Evening in Wollochet on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

65°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

16 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 2m 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 Wollochet, WA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 405, WA 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $9.42 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 45 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: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Wollochet, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.

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