Origin
Camano, WA
Morning in Camano on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camano, WA to Kirkland, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camano, WA
Townsend Walton
Kirkland, WA
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Trip Overview
Camano to Kirkland is 59.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via I 5 and I 405, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes major highways, making it a straightforward journey. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy commute, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.3 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions from State Route 532 onto these faster roadways, so be prepared for a change in speed and traffic flow. The overall character is one of efficient travel, designed for covering ground with minimal interruption.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in near I 5.
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 59.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 16.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
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 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
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 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
5
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Camano, WA to Kirkland, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Renton along the way.
Renton
46 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 29.3 mi | 35m |
| I 405 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| State Route 532 | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| West Camano Hill Road | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| North East Camano Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 268th Street Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South West Camano Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 29.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camano, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on South West Camano Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South West Camano Drive
2
Turn right onto West Camano Hill Road
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Camano Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto North East Camano Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North East Camano Drive
4
Continue on WA 532
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 532
5
Continue on WA 532
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
268th Street Northwest
6
Continue on WA 532
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 532
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 5
29 mi
·
35 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
15
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
7th Avenue
16
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
7th Avenue
17
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Avenue
18
Turn right onto 1st Street
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
19
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Camano, WA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Camano, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kirkland, WA
The final approach into Kirkland, 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
$12.52 one way
$25.03 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.13 | $26.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Kirkland, WA
Morning in Kirkland on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
1h 24m 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 Camano, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 405, State Route 532. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Camano, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.52 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 59.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 16.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Camano, WA to Kirkland, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Renton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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