Cities Near Seattle
Cities near Seattle, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bellevue, Bremerton, Tacoma. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Seattle, Washington is Bellevue, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BellevueGardens and shopping across the lake | 6 mi / 10 km | 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BremertonNaval port reached by ferry | 14 mi / 23 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TacomaGlass museum and waterfront | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| EverettBoeing tours and a marina | 26 mi / 43 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| OlympiaThe state capitol | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Burien | 9 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shoreline | 10 mi / 17 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kent | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| South Hill | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Victoria | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Seattle
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bellevue, Bremerton, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Seattle include Bellevue, Bremerton, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia. The closest is Bellevue, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.