How far is it from Mercer Island, WA, to Sammamish, WA, ?

The distance between Mercer Island, WA, and Sammamish, WA, is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Mercer Island, WA, to Sammamish, WA, ?

The drive from Mercer Island, WA, to Sammamish, WA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Mercer Island, WA, to Sammamish, WA, ?

The fastest route from Mercer Island, WA, to Sammamish, WA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Sammamish, WA from Mercer Island, WA?

Sammamish, WA lies roughly to the east of Mercer Island, WA.

Are there charging stations between Mercer Island, WA and Sammamish, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Mercer Island, WA to Sammamish, WA, including Ballard Blocks (350 kW); BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW); BoA Queen Anne WA3-154 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 461.

Mercer Island, WA Sammamish, WA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Mercer Island, WA to Sammamish, WA takes about 30 min via I 90. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 16 mi

1 Depart right onto Forest Avenue Southeast 1st 26 yd
2 Turn left onto Merrimount Drive 1 mi
3 Continue right onto Merrimount Drive 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Island Crest Way 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Southeast 40th Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Gallagher Hill Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Southeast 36th Street 1 mi
8 Take ramp straight 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto East Channel Bridge 7 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn left onto 17th Avenue Northwest 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Northwest Sammamish Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Southeast 56th Street 1 mi

14 Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast 2 mi
15 Enter roundabout straight onto Southeast 43rd Way 7 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Southeast 43rd Way 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto 228th Avenue Southeast 3 mi
18 Continue U-turn onto 228th Avenue Southeast 1 mi
19 Turn right 1 mi
20 Arrive left

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The return trip from Sammamish, WA to Mercer Island, WA covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

461 chargers

Ballard BlocksCCS, CHAdeMO · 1451 NW 46th St, Seattle, WA, 98107350 kW
BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1112 S BAILEY ST, Seattle, WA, 98108350 kW
BoA Queen Anne WA3-154 (Seattle, WA)CCS · 100 W MERCER ST, Seattle, WA, 98119350 kW
BofA Overlake Park WA3-152 (Redmond, WA)CCS · 2400 148th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, 98502350 kW
Central Highlands PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 4601 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton, WA, 98059350 kW

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Sammamish, WA → Kirkland, WA15 mi · 35 min Sammamish, WA → Issaquah, WA7 mi · 15 min Sammamish, WA → Redmond, WA9 mi · 20 min Sammamish, WA → Duvall, WA16 mi · 35 min Sammamish, WA → Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)26 mi · 45 min Sammamish, WA → Bellevue, WA12 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Mercer Island, WA, {fromState} to Sammamish, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Mercer Island, WA, {fromState} and Sammamish, WA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Mercer Island, WA, {fromState} to Sammamish, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Mercer Island, WA, {fromState} to Sammamish, WA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Mercer Island, WA, {fromState} to Sammamish, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Mercer Island, WA, {fromState} to Sammamish, WA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Sammamish, WA from Mercer Island, WA?: Sammamish, WA lies roughly to the east of Mercer Island, WA.
Are there charging stations between Mercer Island, WA and Sammamish, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Mercer Island, WA to Sammamish, WA, including Ballard Blocks (350 kW); BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW); BoA Queen Anne WA3-154 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 461.

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