Origin
Sammamish, WA
Late night in Sammamish on Saturday
Local time
4:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sammamish, WA to Bellevue, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sammamish, WA
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Trip Overview
This quick 10.7-mile drive from Sammamish, WA to Bellevue, WA is easily manageable in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily on WA 520 and I-405, with a portion on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is budget-friendly. The highway-focused profile means you'll experience efficient travel between these two Pacific Coast communities. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 69% of the journey on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along WA 520, allowing for a consistent pace. While much of the route utilizes high-speed highways, the inclusion of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast offers a slight variation before you rejoin the faster lanes. This blend provides a straightforward driving experience with minimal interruptions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 520 and East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 4th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 520 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| I 405 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Redmond Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 520
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sammamish, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
2
Turn slight left onto WA 202
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Redmond Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
4
Merge onto WA 520
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 520
Use the slight right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Northeast 40th Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto WA 520
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 520
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 405
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
4:10 AM
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
2 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
17m 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 Sammamish, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 10.7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 520, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Sammamish, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.24 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 13 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sammamish, WA to Bellevue, 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.
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