Origin
Redmond, WA
Evening in Redmond on Wednesday
Local time
6:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Norwood Village, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This short 9.5-mile drive from Redmond to Norwood Village in Washington will only take about 16 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. You'll primarily be on WA 520 and I-405, with a brief section on 123rd Avenue Southeast. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, reflecting the minimal distance. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries on this straightforward journey.
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
4.7 miles from Redmond, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 57% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on WA 520, offering a consistent pace. As you transition between WA 520, I-405, and 123rd Avenue Southeast, you'll notice the road character shift from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more community-oriented feel at different points.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 520 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 9.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 40th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northeast 40th Street
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Southeast 8th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 520 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 405 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 123rd Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Leary Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 121st Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 20th Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 520
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Norwood Village, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
2
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
3
Continue on Northeast 76th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto Leary Way
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Leary Way
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 520 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto WA 520
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Northeast 40th Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto WA 520
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 520
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 405
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast 8th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto 121st Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
121st Avenue Southeast
15
Continue on Southeast 12th Street
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 12th Street
16
Continue on 123rd Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
123rd Avenue Southeast
17
Turn left onto Southeast 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast 20th Street
18
Continue on Southeast 20th Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast 20th Place
19
Continue on 128th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
128th Avenue Southeast
20
Turn right onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
21
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of only 16 minutes, this is a drive where you can be quite flexible with your departure time. There are no designated stops on this route, so you can easily plan for fuel or rest breaks before or after your journey, especially given the low $2 fuel cost. Since it's such a short trip, you don't need to worry about pacing yourself with long stretches. A specific tip for this route is to be aware of the transition onto 123rd Avenue Southeast, as this marks a change from highway driving to a more local road environment.
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 4.7 miles from Redmond, WA, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 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 9.5 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.7 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwood Village, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Redmond, WA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Redmond, WA
This is one driving day of about 9.5 miles and 16m.
At 9.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on WA 520 for about 3.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.7 mi from Redmond, WA · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Redmond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norwood Village, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Norwood Village, 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
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
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: 3.3 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
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
Norwood Village, WA
Evening in Norwood Village on Wednesday
Local time
6:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
13 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
16m 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 Redmond, WA to Norwood Village, WA covers 9.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 520, I 405, 123rd Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Redmond, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 9.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Redmond, WA to Norwood Village, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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