Origin
Newcastle, WA
Afternoon in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, 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
13m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Newcastle, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 6.6 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, Coal Creek Parkway Southeast, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 13m highway drive covering 6.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and Coal Creek Parkway Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 2 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 13 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 2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Coal Creek Parkway Southeast. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
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 6.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 405 North
5
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 405
Merge onto I 405
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
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 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue South...
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Newcastle, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 116Th Avenue Southeast along the way.
116Th Avenue Southeast
5.1 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Coal Creek Parkway Southeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Newcastle Commons Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 136th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 71st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Newcastle Golf Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on Southeast 71st Street
476 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 71st Street
2
Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
136th Avenue Southeast
3
Turn right onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
293 ft
·
11 sec
·
Newcastle Golf Club Road
4
Turn left onto Newcastle Commons Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newcastle Commons Drive
5
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 405 North
7
Merge onto I 405
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.76 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 Newcastle, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 6.6 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Coal Creek Parkway Southeast, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Newcastle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.38 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 6.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newcastle, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 116Th Avenue Southeast 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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