The drive from Kirkland, WA to Belfair, WA covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Sedgwick Road, Southwest Lake Flora Road, WA 520 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Southeast Sedgwick Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
21.6 miles from Kirkland, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 43.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Sedgwick Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (WA 520): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward WA 520 Toll West: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 520 Toll West: Seattle
7
8.5 mi into trip|~15m in|WA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 520 toward I 5 South: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
8
13.4 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 163A
Toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
6
13.6 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
7
40.8 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|WA 3 / State Highway 3 Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto WA 3 / State Highway 3 Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.3 mi
13m
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6.5 mi
9m
WA 520
5.8 mi
8m
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi
29m
I 5
4.4 mi
5m
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
10m
West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi
3m
Northeast State Route 3
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Southeast Sedgwick Road
— 7.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Belfair, WA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·1st Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Central Way
306 ft·19 sec·Central Way
3
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Lake Street
4
Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
1.7 mi·3 min·Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
5
Continue on Bellevue Way Northeast
342 ft·13 sec·Bellevue Way Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward WA 520 Toll West: SeattleUse the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto WA 520
5.3 mi·7 min·WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 520
0.5 mi·57 sec·WA 520
Toward I 5 South: PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
4.4 mi·5 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 163AToward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian WayUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
12
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi·3 min·West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi·10 min·Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street
171 ft·2 sec·Southwest Barton Street
15
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.1 mi·12 sec·Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
16
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi·29 min·Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
17
Continue on WA 160
0.3 mi·1 min·Southworth Ferry
18
Continue on WA 160
7.3 mi·13 min·Southeast Sedgwick Road
19
Continue on WA 160
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Sedgwick Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest
1.1 mi·2 min·Glenwood Road Southwest
21
Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi·4 min·Southwest Lake Flora Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
25 ft·0 sec·Southwest Lake Flora Road
23
Continue on Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi·5 min·Southwest Lake Flora Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto WA 3
0.6 mi·52 sec·State Highway 3 Southwest
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on WA 3
0.2 mi·20 sec·Northeast State Route 3
26
Enter roundabout onto WA 3
123 ft·1 sec·Northeast State Route 3
27
Continue on WA 3
1.6 mi·2 min·Northeast State Route 3
28
Arrive at destination
WA 3
Trip Plan
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 21.6 miles from Kirkland, WA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 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 10 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.6 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belfair, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kirkland, WA
This is one driving day of about 43.2 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Kirkland, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southeast Sedgwick Road for about 7.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Kirkland, WA
· 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Kirkland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belfair, WA
The final approach into Belfair, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.08 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$9.48
$18.96
premium
$5.77
$9.81
$19.62
diesel
$5.61
$9.54
$19.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13
0
$4.54
$2.07
Efficient EV
10.8
0
$3.78
$1.73
EV Truck/SUV
17.3
0
$6.05
$2.76
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Kirkland, WA
Evening
in Kirkland on Friday
Local time
8:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Sunny
SSW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Belfair, WA
Evening
in Belfair on Friday
Local time
8:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
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
1h 41m 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 Kirkland, WA to Belfair, WA covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Sedgwick Road, Southwest Lake Flora Road, WA 520. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 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 $9.04 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 43.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (WA 520): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kirkland, WA to Belfair, 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 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.
