Seattle to Bellevue Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Seattle, WA to Bellevue, WA (12 miles). Extremely short corridor connecting Seattle's port complex to Amazon's Bellevue tech campus.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Seattle to Bellevue?
Seattle to Bellevue is a 12-mile lane paying about $34 - $40 per load, near $2.85 - $3.30 a mile, among the highest per-mile rates on this list for a short-haul lane. Freight is mostly technology equipment, consumer goods and data center equipment.
- Distance
- 12 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $34 - $40
- Rate per mile
- $2.85 - $3.30
- Transit time
- Same day / 20 min
- Deadhead risk
- 5-10%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for a short, high-rate-per-mile lane. See our dispatch fee structure.
Seattle to Bellevue
Seattle to Bellevue is a short, 12-mile run east across Lake Washington, about 20 minutes of driving, into the fast-growing Eastside tech corridor. Amazon has been expanding toward 25,000 Bellevue employees and is building Bellevue 600, a 43-floor, 1,036,000-square-foot tower due to complete in 2027, while companies like TikTok, Snowflake and Pokemon have all leased large Bellevue office space as tech firms increasingly move east from Seattle.
Origin
Seattle, WA
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Distance
12 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 20 min
Average Rate
$34 - $40
Rate per Mile
$2.85 - $3.30
12-mile lane, about 20 minutes across Lake Washington
Amazon is expanding toward 25,000 employees in Bellevue, building the 1,036,000-square-foot Bellevue 600 tower
TikTok, Snowflake and Pokemon have all leased large Bellevue office space recently
Seattle to Bellevue: route facts a driver should know
Bellevue is now home to more than 1,300 tech companies
Amazon has rapidly expanded its Bellevue footprint, with new buildings holding 14,000 of a planned 25,000 workers there, while Bellevue overall now hosts more than 1,300 tech companies.
Source: The Seattle Times, Bellevue tech workforce coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Washington's freight system moves over 500 million tons of goods a year
Washington's freight system moves more than 500 million tons of goods annually, valued at over $600 billion, with Seattle serving as the primary distribution hub for the Pacific Northwest.
Source: Washington Trucking Associations, freight corridors overview. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Seattle to Bellevue?
About $13.65 this week. The lane is 12 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 2 gallons, and diesel is averaging $7.39 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 12 mi
- Diesel needed
- 2 gal
- Price used
- $7.39/gal
- Fuel cost
- $13.65
Common Freight Types
Technology equipment, consumer goods and data center equipment fill the trailers on this short cross-lake run.
- Technology Equipment
- Consumer Goods
- Data Center Equipment
What makes the Seattle to Bellevue lane difficult?
Lake Washington bridge crossings (I-90 or SR-520) can see heavy commuter traffic
Lake Washington bridge crossings (I-90 or SR-520) can see heavy commuter traffic.
A very short, competitive lane keeps total per-load pay modest despite the higher rate per mile
A very short, competitive lane keeps total per-load pay modest despite the higher rate per mile.
Data center and technology equipment freight can require specialized handling
Data center and technology equipment freight can require specialized handling.
What freight moves on the Seattle to Bellevue lane?
What travels between Seattle and Bellevue, and why the rate per mile runs high.
Primary Commodities
- •Technology Equipment
- •Consumer Goods
- •Data Center Equipment
Secondary Commodities
- •Technology equipment
- •Data center equipment
- •Construction materials (new office towers)
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Technology equipment (steady)
- •Data center equipment (steady)
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
When is the Seattle to Bellevue lane busiest?
Steady tech-sector freight keeps this lane consistent through the year.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
Little seasonal dip; steady tech-sector freight keeps this short lane consistent year-round.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
A modest rise in consumer goods around the holidays, on top of a steady tech-freight base.
Produce Season?
Not a factor on this lane.
- •Steady technology-sector freight year-round
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •New office construction ramp-up
Hurricane Risk?
None. This is a short Puget Sound route with no notable weather risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, without a major seasonal swing to plan around.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Seattle to Bellevue lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need special handling.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day to 1-2 days out is typical for this short, fast-turning lane.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical data center or technology equipment freight tends to pay a premium per mile.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a tight window during Lake Washington bridge rush hour.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Seattle to Bellevue
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At 10 miles, this is one of the shortest lanes we track, so more than one load a day is realistic.
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Tech and corporate office-supply freight is worth asking about given Bellevue's dense tech-company base.
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This short lane pairs well with several trips a day.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Seattle to Bellevue lane?
A short lane like this often pairs well with a same-day return load.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Bellevue, WA
- •Regional distribution hubs near Bellevue
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 5-10%
Bellevue's fast-growing tech sector keeps backhaul options realistic for a lane this short.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •This short, high-frequency lane has minimal deadhead risk. Freight flows both ways all the time between Seattle and the Eastside's dense tech and retail economy.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Bellevue's 1,300-plus tech companies give you real backhaul options for office and IT-equipment freight.
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Seattle's port and distribution base keeps westbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough to plan several trips a day.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Seattle to Bellevue lane?
Three notes before this short cross-lake run.
Avoid the I-90 or SR-520 floating bridges during weekday commuter rush hour if you can.
Confirm handling requirements before hauling data center or technology equipment.
This short lane pairs well with other same-day freight; line up a second load before you go.
Confirm building dock access and loading dock hours before a downtown Bellevue delivery; high-rise sites are tighter than suburban ones.
Bellevue's tech-company density, 1,300-plus firms, is worth asking about for office-equipment and corporate-relocation freight.
Seattle to Bellevue Lane FAQs
Answers on driving time, Bellevue's tech growth, and bridge traffic.
The lane data shows about $34 - $40 per load, or $2.85 - $3.30 a mile, across 12 miles, a high rate per mile typical of a short-haul lane.
Amazon is expanding toward 25,000 employees there and building the 1,036,000-square-foot Bellevue 600 tower, while companies like TikTok, Snowflake and Pokemon have all leased large Bellevue office space.
About 20 minutes for the 12 miles across Lake Washington, an easy same-day run.
Yes, the I-90 and SR-520 floating bridges across Lake Washington can see heavy commuter traffic at rush hour.
Other Washington freight lanes we dispatch
- Seattle to Reno
- Seattle to Everett
- Seattle to Minneapolis
- Seattle to San Francisco
- Seattle to Portland
- Seattle to Spokane
Local resources
Dry Van owner-operator, West Coast: +$2,010/week after moving to $2.62/mi on general freight / consumer goods freight.
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