Origin
Monroe, WA
Evening in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
8:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, WA to Redmond, WA
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, WA
adrian vieriu
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Spanning just 20.5 miles, the trip from Monroe to Redmond is a quick journey that typically takes about 33 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the excursion, making it a budget-friendly commute within the Pacific Coast region. You will spend the majority of your time on State Highway 522 and the Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast. This route is highly practical for those looking to move efficiently between these two Washington hubs without excessive 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
10.3 miles from Monroe, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive keeps you moving steadily, with 64% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.5 miles while traveling along State Highway 522. The transition from the highway to the Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast shifts the feel of the drive from a fast-paced arterial road to a more localized corridor. It is a straightforward experience behind the wheel, designed for direct travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. You should expect a consistent pace throughout the entire 33-minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 522 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 522 and State Route 522. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WA 522 / State Highway 522.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.8 miles (WA 522 / State Highway 522): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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; at 13.6 miles (WA 202 / 132nd Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WA 522 / State Highway 522
Take the exit onto WA 522 / State Highway 522 toward WA 522 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 522 West
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond
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.
Toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond
6
13.6 mi into trip
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~19m in
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WA 202 / 132nd Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto WA 202 / 132nd Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
14.4 mi into trip
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~20m in
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Northeast 171st Street
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
14.7 mi into trip
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~21m in
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140th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 140th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 522 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| State Route 522 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 140th Place Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 2 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 131st Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 171st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 522
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on WA 203
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lewis Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit onto WA 522
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 522
Toward WA 522 West
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on WA 522
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 522
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto WA 202
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
132nd Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on WA 202
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
131st Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Northeast 171st Street
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
10
Continue on Northeast 171st Street
481 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
12
Continue on Northeast 171st Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
13
Turn right onto 140th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
140th Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on 140th Place Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
140th Place Northeast
15
Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
148th Avenue Northeast
16
Enter roundabout onto WA 202
153 ft
·
5 sec
·
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
17
Continue on WA 202
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
18
Enter roundabout onto WA 202
88 ft
·
1 sec
·
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
19
Continue on WA 202
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on WA 202
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on WA 202
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
164th Avenue Northeast
Use the none lane.
22
Arrive at destination
WA 202
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 20.5-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. There are zero planned stops on this route, allowing you to complete the trip in one efficient go. Keep in mind that the $4 fuel budget is based on current estimates, so it is always wise to ensure your tank is ready before you pull out of Monroe. Because the route relies heavily on State Route 522, check for local traffic conditions on that specific highway before you head out to ensure your travel time remains close to the 33-minute average.
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 10.3 miles from Monroe, WA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.5 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 20.5 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.3 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redmond, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monroe, 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 Monroe, WA
This is one driving day of about 20.5 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, 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 State Highway 522 for about 7.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.3 mi from Monroe, WA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Monroe, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redmond, WA
The final approach into Redmond, 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 Redmond, 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
$4.30 one way
$8.61 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Redmond, WA
Evening in Redmond on Sunday
Local time
8:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 Monroe, WA to Redmond, WA covers 20.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 522, State Route 522, Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Monroe, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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 20.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.8 miles (WA 522 / State Highway 522): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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; at 13.6 miles (WA 202 / 132nd Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Monroe, WA to Redmond, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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