Tracyton to Kirkland is 45.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via Southeast Sedgwick Road, WA 520, and Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip connects two points within Washington state, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast. Expect a mixed drive experience, with a significant portion on highways but also including a ferry crossing. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this is a convenient day trip for many.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
22.7 miles from Tracyton, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a varied driving experience, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 7.3 miles on Southeast Sedgwick Road, suggesting some sustained driving on local roads before transitioning to faster routes. The inclusion of the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry means you'll have a break from driving and a unique interlude on the water. The latter part of the drive likely involves more highway travel as you approach Kirkland.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Sedgwick Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 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 4.8 miles in near North Callow Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.4 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 4.8 miles (North Callow Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles (WA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.8 mi into trip|~10m in|North Callow Avenue
Turn left onto North Callow Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.6 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry
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.
Toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth F...
8
36.5 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|WA 520
Take the exit onto WA 520 toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
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 168B
Toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
8
42.5 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
7
42.6 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|Bellevue Way Northeast
Turn left onto Bellevue Way Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tracyton, WA and Kirkland, WA, road signs point toward Southworth Ferry and Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast.
Southworth Ferry
12.6 mi in|~23m
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
42.3 mi in|~1h 39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.3 mi
13m
WA 520
5.8 mi
7m
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi
29m
I 5
4.5 mi
5m
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
10m
State Highway 16
3.5 mi
4m
West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi
4m
State Highway 3 West
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Southeast Sedgwick Road
— 7.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracyton, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on this road
66 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto May Street Northwest
0.1 mi·15 sec·May Street Northwest
3
Continue on Northwest Riddell Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Northwest Riddell Road
4
Turn right onto Tracyton Beach Road Northwest
1.7 mi·2 min·Tracyton Beach Road Northwest
5
Continue on Lebo Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Lebo Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Juniper Street
517 ft·14 sec·Juniper Street
7
Continue on Callahan Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Callahan Drive
8
Turn straight onto WA 303
0.9 mi·2 min·Warren Avenue
9
Turn right onto 11th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·11th Street
10
Turn left onto North Callow Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Callow Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on WA 304
0.8 mi·1 min·Charleston Boulevard
12
Take the exit onto WA 304
0.5 mi·53 sec·Charleston Boulevard
13
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 304
0.5 mi·56 sec·WA 304
Toward WA 3 South: Shelton
14
Merge onto WA 3
1.8 mi·2 min·State Highway 3 West
15
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi·19 sec·West State Route 16
16
Continue on WA 16
3.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth FerryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto WA 160
232 ft·5 sec·Southwest Sedgwick Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on WA 160
7.3 mi·13 min·Southeast Sedgwick Road
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn right onto WA 160
171 ft·4 sec·Southeast Sedgwick Road
21
Continue on WA 160
0.2 mi·1 min·Southworth Ferry
22
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi·29 min·Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
23
Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.2 mi·19 sec·Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
24
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi·10 min·Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
25
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi·4 min·West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British ColumbiaUse the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 5
4.5 mi·5 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit onto WA 520
5.8 mi·7 min·WA 520
Exit 168BToward WA 520: Bellevue, KirklandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Bellevue Way
30
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft·12 sec
Toward Lake Washington Boulevard NortheastUse the left lane.
31
Turn left onto Bellevue Way Northeast
0.1 mi·21 sec·Bellevue Way Northeast
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
1.7 mi·3 min·Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
33
Continue on Lake Street South
0.6 mi·1 min·Lake Street South
34
At end of road, turn left onto Central Way
312 ft·19 sec·Central Way
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·1st Street
36
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You won't need to worry about splitting this drive, so you can leave whenever it's most convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $10, and it's always wise to top off before starting, especially with a ferry crossing involved. A practical tip for this route is to check the ferry schedule in advance, as this will dictate the pacing of your drive and ensure a smooth transition between legs of your journey.
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 22.7 miles from Tracyton, WA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 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 10 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 54m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kirkland, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tracyton, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tracyton, WA
This is one driving day of about 45.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Tracyton, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southeast Sedgwick Road for about 7.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Tracyton, WA
· 54m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$9.96
$19.93
premium
$5.77
$10.31
$20.62
diesel
$5.61
$10.02
$20.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.6
0
$4.77
$2.18
Efficient EV
11.4
0
$3.97
$1.82
EV Truck/SUV
18.2
0
$6.36
$2.91
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Tracyton, WA
Evening
in Tracyton on Friday
Local time
7:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kirkland, WA
Evening
in Kirkland on Friday
Local time
7:42 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
6 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
1h 47m 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 Tracyton, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 45.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Sedgwick Road, WA 520, Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Tracyton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.50 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 45.4 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 4.8 miles (North Callow Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles (WA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tracyton, WA and Kirkland, WA, road signs point toward Southworth Ferry and Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast.
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.
