Sammamish

Washington

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Destinations

Sammamish is located in Washington, approximately 14 miles from Seattle. The most popular drive from Sammamish is to Seattle. Browse route details including drive time, distance, and gas costs below.

Driving Times from Sammamish

1 destinations

Short Drives — 1

Seattle
9 miles
19 min

Nearby Cities

Redmond (6 mi)Issaquah (6 mi)Bellevue (8 mi)Newcastle (8 mi)Kirkland (9 mi)Mercer Island (9 mi)

Routes to Sammamish

Seattle → Sammamish

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sammamish from Seattle?
Sammamish is approximately 9 miles from Seattle, taking around 19 min.
What cities are within 3 hours of Sammamish?
There are 2 cities within 3 hours, including Seattle, Sammamish.
How many routes from Sammamish?
Sammamish has 1 routes in our database.

How Far Is Sammamish from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Sammamish to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Seattle, roughly 15 miles away by road.

Seattle~15 mi · 15 min
Portland~180 mi · 3h
Boise~475 mi · 8h 15m
Sacramento~750 mi · 13h
San Francisco~815 mi · 14h

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Sammamish

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Sammamish by road:

Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)~20 mi · 15 min
Portland (PDX)~170 mi · 3h

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Sammamish: What to Know

Located in Washington in the Pacific Northwest, Sammamish is well positioned for road trips both short and long. For longer drives, plan a rest stop roughly every two hours, keep your tank above a quarter full, and aim to leave outside the morning and evening rush windows to save time. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-90, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Driving from Sammamish

Sammamish is a popular starting point for road trips across the United States, with 3 destinations reachable by car. Whether you are planning a quick day trip to a neighboring city or an extended cross-country adventure, this page provides accurate driving times, distances, and estimated fuel costs for every route. Use the cards above to compare drive times and pick the best destination for your next trip. Each route page includes detailed information about highway options, toll costs, traffic patterns, and the best times to travel.