Origin
Bothell West, WA
Late night in Bothell West on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bothell West, WA to Bellevue, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bothell West, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This quick 16.3-mile drive from Bothell West to Bellevue, Washington, is a straightforward hop that will take you about 24 minutes. It's entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, making it a simple point-to-point journey. With a very reasonable estimated fuel cost of $3, this is definitely a manageable day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, so expect efficient travel. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Get ready for a highway-focused drive where 77% of the journey will be on major roadways. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.6 miles on I 405, indicating a significant portion of this trip is at higher speeds. This route primarily utilizes I 405, 228th Street Southwest, and 4th Avenue West. The character is geared towards efficient transit rather than scenic exploration, so prepare for a more utilitarian driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and 228th Street Southwest. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 228th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.1 miles (228th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
228th Street Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto 228th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 4th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
108th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| 228th Street Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 214th Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell West, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on 213th Street Southwest
270 ft
·
16 sec
·
213th Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Damson Road
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Damson Road
3
Continue on Damson Road
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Damson Road
4
Continue on 214th Street Southwest
504 ft
·
13 sec
·
214th Street Southwest
5
Turn right onto 4th Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue West
6
At end of road, turn left onto 228th Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
228th Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
9
Merge onto I 405
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 2 mph
4% chance
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bothell West, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 16.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, 228th Street Southwest, 4th Avenue West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Bothell West, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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 16.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.1 miles (228th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bothell West, WA to Bellevue, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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