This 124.3-mile drive from Sequim, WA, to Bellevue, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily be on State Highway 16, State Highway 3 Northeast, and I-5, with 89% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Pacific Coast to Pacific Coast route is around $26. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a straightforward option for a day trip, allowing flexibility in your departure time and stop planning. The overall feel is efficient, designed for covering ground.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Sequim, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 124.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 124.3-mile journey, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.5 miles on State Highway 16, offering a sustained period of steady travel. While predominantly highway, the route transitions between different state highways and the interstate, providing some variation in the driving experience. This isn't a winding country road; it's a path designed for efficient travel, with a focus on maintaining momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 89.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 124.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 89.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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89.2 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
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.
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
110.3 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
8
122.8 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
123 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 16
26.5 mi
33m
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi
31m
I 5
20.9 mi
26m
US 101
19.9 mi
28m
I 405
12.1 mi
15m
State Route 104
5.2 mi
6m
State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi
3m
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 16
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sequim, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on South Sequim Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South Sequim Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
3
Merge onto US 101
20 mi·28 min·US 101
4
Take the exit
8.7 mi·11 min
5
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 104
0.1 mi·9 sec·State Route 104
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
101 ft·1 sec·State Route 104
7
Continue on WA 104
4.9 mi·6 min·State Route 104
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
117 ft·1 sec·State Route 104
9
Continue on WA 104
0.1 mi·16 sec·State Route 104
10
Continue on WA 104
1.6 mi·2 min·Hood Canal Floating Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto WA 3
23 mi·31 min·State Highway 3 Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi·3 min·State Highway 3 West
14
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi·19 sec·West State Route 16
15
Continue on WA 16
27 mi·33 min·State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi·19 sec·I 5
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
21 mi·25 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
448 ft·10 sec
Exit 154A-BToward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, BellevueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 154BToward I 405 North: Renton, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 405
12 mi·15 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 12Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue SoutheastUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue SoutheastUse the left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi·1 min·116th Avenue Southeast
26
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right
45 ft·3 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 48-minute drive, starting early can help you beat any potential traffic, especially as you approach Bellevue. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of about $26, this trip is well-suited for a single day with minimal planning. The longest continuous stretch is 26.5 miles, so you can easily time a brief break before or after that segment if needed. Pay attention to signage as you transition between State Highway 16, State Highway 3 Northeast, and I-5 to ensure you stay on the most direct path.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.2 miles from Sequim, WA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sequim, 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 Sequim, WA
This is one driving day of about 124.3 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Sequim, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 16 for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Sequim, WA
· 1h 26m into the drive
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Sequim, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellevue, WA
The final approach into Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 124.3
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.01 one way
$52.03 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$27.28
$54.56
premium
$5.77
$28.23
$56.45
diesel
$5.61
$27.44
$54.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.97
Efficient EV
31.1
0
$10.88
$4.97
EV Truck/SUV
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.96
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sequim, WA
Late night
in Sequim on Friday
Local time
2:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Late night
in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
2:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
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
2h 48m 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 Sequim, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 124.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 16, State Highway 3 Northeast, I 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 miles from Sequim, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.01 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 124.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 89.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sequim, 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 and San Juan Island National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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