Origin
Freeland, WA
Morning in Freeland on Friday
Local time
9:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeland, 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
1h 16m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeland, WA
Jack Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Freeland, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, State Route 525, Mukilteo Speedway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 39.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and State Route 525. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.5 miles on I 405.
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 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and State Route 525. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in near WA 525 / Mukilteo Speedway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 12.9 miles (WA 525 / Mukilteo Speedway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
WA 525 / Mukilteo Speedway
At end of road, turn left onto WA 525 / Mukilteo Speedway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
38.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
38.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| State Route 525 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Mukilteo Speedway | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry | 3 mi | 20m |
| Paine Field Boulevard | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| WA 525 | 0.4 mi | 2m |
| 84th Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 16.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeland, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Scott Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Scott Road
3
Turn left onto WA 525
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 525
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on 2
409 ft
·
9 sec
·
2
5
Turn right onto WA 525
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ferry Dock
6
Continue on WA 525
3.0 mi
·
20 min
·
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
7
Continue on WA 525
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 525
Use the right lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto WA 525
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto WA 526
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
84th Street Southwest
10
Turn right onto WA 525 Spur
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Paine Field Boulevard
11
Turn slight left onto WA 525
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on I 405
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Freeland, WA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Freeland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellevue, WA
The final approach into Bellevue, 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
$8.23 one way
$16.45 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.92 | $17.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
9:33 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
6 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 16m 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 Freeland, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, State Route 525, Mukilteo Speedway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Freeland, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.23 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 39.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 12.9 miles (WA 525 / Mukilteo Speedway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Freeland, WA to Bellevue, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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