Origin
Norwood Village, WA
Evening in Norwood Village on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood Village, WA to Kirkland, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
Kirkland, WA
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Trip Overview
This short 8.3-mile drive from Norwood Village to Kirkland, WA, will only take about 15 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. You'll primarily navigate on I 405, with portions of Northeast 85th Street and 7th Avenue also part of the journey. Given its brevity and low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. The Pacific Coast region offers a familiar backdrop for this straightforward commute. This trip is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time between two points within Washington.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.1 miles from Norwood Village, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive with a significant 57% on the highway, mainly I 405. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on I 405, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate onto local roads like Northeast 85th Street and 7th Avenue, the pace will naturally adjust. This route balances efficient highway travel with the character of urban and suburban surface streets, providing a varied driving experience without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast 25th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Southeast 25th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (128th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Southeast 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast 25th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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128th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto 128th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Southeast 8th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 North: Everett
Navigation decision point
Toward I 405 North: Everett
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
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 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 123rd Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 121st Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 20th Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 8th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood Village, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
18 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
3
Turn left onto 128th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
128th Avenue Southeast
4
Continue on Southeast 20th Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast 20th Place
5
Continue on Southeast 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southeast 20th Street
6
Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
123rd Avenue Southeast
7
Continue on Southeast 12th Street
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 12th Street
8
Continue on 121st Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
121st Avenue Southeast
9
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast 8th Street
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett
11
Merge onto I 405
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
16
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
7th Avenue
17
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
7th Avenue
18
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Avenue
19
Turn right onto 1st Street
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
20
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of only 15 minutes, you have considerable flexibility for when to embark on this 8.3-mile journey. There are no designated stops, so you can choose to depart whenever convenient, keeping in mind potential local traffic patterns. The fuel cost is estimated at a minimal $2, so you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Keep an eye out for the transition points as you move from the faster I 405 onto the local streets; these are key moments to adjust your speed and be aware of changing road conditions.
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 4.1 miles from Norwood Village, WA, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 8 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.1 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kirkland, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Norwood Village, WA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norwood Village, WA
This is one driving day of about 8.3 miles and 15m.
At 8.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 405 for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.1 mi from Norwood Village, WA · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Norwood Village, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kirkland, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kirkland, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.47 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Kirkland, WA
Evening in Kirkland on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Norwood Village, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 8.3 miles and takes about 15m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Norwood Village, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.74 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 8.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Southeast 25th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (128th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Southeast 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Norwood Village, WA to Kirkland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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