This 89.6-mile drive from Suquamish, WA to Bellevue, WA will take you approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's easily manageable as a day trip, so no overnight stay is necessary. You'll primarily be on State Highway 16, I-5, and State Highway 3 Northwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, this route offers an efficient way to travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington. Expect a practical journey with a high percentage of highway driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Suquamish, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The personality of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 94% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.5 miles on State Highway 16, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the route sticks to high-speed travel, be prepared for the transitions as you move between State Highway 16, I-5, and State Highway 3 Northwest. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather an efficient path designed for getting you to your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 16 significant decision points across 89.6 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 54.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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54.4 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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
75.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
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88 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
I 5
20.9 mi
26m
State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi
20m
I 405
12.1 mi
15m
State Highway 305 Northeast
6.3 mi
11m
State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi
3m
Suquamish Way Northeast
1.6 mi
3m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 16
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suquamish, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on Augusta Avenue Northeast
497 ft·21 sec·Augusta Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Suquamish Way Northeast
1.6 mi·3 min·Suquamish Way Northeast
3
Turn right onto WA 305
2.9 mi·4 min·State Highway 305 Northeast
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
108 ft·1 sec·State Highway 305 Northeast
5
Continue on WA 305
3.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 305 Northeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward WA 3 South: BremertonUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto WA 3
16 mi·20 min·State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi·3 min·State Highway 3 West
9
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi·19 sec·West State Route 16
10
Continue on WA 16
27 mi·33 min·State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi·19 sec·I 5
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
21 mi·25 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
15
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.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 154BToward I 405 North: Renton, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 405
12 mi·15 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 12Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue SoutheastUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue SoutheastUse the left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi·1 min·116th Avenue Southeast
21
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right
45 ft·3 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 3 minutes for this 89.6-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour on I-5. Since there are no designated stops, you can easily add short breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before getting onto longer stretches like the 26.5 miles on State Highway 16; the estimated $19 fuel cost is a good budget benchmark. Planning to fill up before you leave Suquamish is a smart move.
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 44.8 miles from Suquamish, WA, or about 1h 3m 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 20 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
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 Suquamish, 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 Suquamish, WA
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Suquamish, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 44.8 mi from Suquamish, WA
· 1h 3m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 89.6
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.9
0
$9.41
$4.30
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.84
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.54
$5.73
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Suquamish, WA
Night
in Suquamish on Friday
Local time
9:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Night
in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
9:42 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 3m 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 Suquamish, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 89.6 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 16, I 5, State Highway 3 Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.8 miles from Suquamish, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.75 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 89.6 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 54.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Suquamish, WA to Bellevue, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
