Origin
Kirkland, WA
Night in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, WA
Spencer Lee Eiseman
Alderwood Manor, WA
Jan Simpson
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Kirkland to Alderwood Manor, you will find this 15.4-mile trip to be a highly efficient connection within the Pacific Coast region. The drive typically takes about 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire trip, keeping costs minimal. Since this is a short, straightforward route, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or just crossing between these two Washington locations, the path is simple enough to navigate without complex planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.7 miles from Kirkland, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 76% of this route is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-405, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.7 miles. The transition involves navigating Northeast 85th Street and 7th Avenue to bridge the gap between suburban areas. While the driving is functional rather than scenic, the steady pace of the interstate allows for a consistent flow of traffic. You will find that the personality of the road is strictly utilitarian, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Northeast 85th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near I 405.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 15.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Seattle, Lynnwood
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 I 5 South: Seattle, Lynnwood
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 524 East, WA 524 West: 196th Street Southwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 524 East, WA 524 West: 196th Street S...
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 524 West: 196th Street Southwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 524 West: 196th Street Southwest
7
15.2 mi into trip
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~23m in
|
36th Avenue West
Turn right onto 36th Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kirkland, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Lynnwood along the way.
Lynnwood
13.5 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 36th Avenue West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 196th Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Alderwood Manor, WA.
1
Start on 1st Street
399 ft
·
16 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue
3
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
7th Avenue
4
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
7th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Street
6
Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
8
Merge onto I 405
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Lynnwood
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WA 524 East, WA 524 West: 196th Street Southwest
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward WA 524 West: 196th Street Southwest
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto WA 524
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
196th Street Southwest
15
Turn right onto 36th Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
36th Avenue West
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right
153 ft
·
12 sec
17
At end of road, turn right
59 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive is so brief, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. However, given that the majority of the trip relies on I-405, try to avoid peak commuting hours if you prefer a smoother, less congested experience behind the wheel. Since there are zero scheduled stops required for a 23-minute drive, you can easily complete the journey in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep your fuel budget in mind at $3, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a quick highway sprint. A helpful tip for this route is to check real-time traffic alerts for I-405 before you leave, as this primary artery can experience sudden backups even on short segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.7 miles from Kirkland, WA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15.4 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alderwood Manor, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kirkland, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kirkland, WA
This is one driving day of about 15.4 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kirkland, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 405 for about 11.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.7 mi from Kirkland, WA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Kirkland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alderwood Manor, WA
The final approach into Alderwood Manor, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alderwood Manor, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Alderwood Manor, WA
Night in Alderwood Manor on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
23m 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 Kirkland, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA covers 15.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Northeast 85th Street, 7th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Kirkland, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 15.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kirkland, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Lynnwood along the way.
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