How far is Bainbridge Island, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Bainbridge Island, WA to Renton, WA is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge Island and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island and Renton.
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Start on Madison Avenue North
149 m · 24 sec · Madison Avenue North
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Turn left onto Winslow Way East
1692 ft · 1 min · Winslow Way East
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Turn right onto Olympic Drive Southeast
526 ft · 17 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast
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Turn slight right onto Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
1049 ft · 1 min · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
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Continue on Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
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Continue on Colman Dock
48 m · 10 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
1161 ft · 1 min · Colman Dock
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Turn right onto Alaskan Way South
919 ft · 43 sec · Alaskan Way South
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1704 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1262 ft · 51 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
643 ft · 31 sec · Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 South: Portland
2261 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
45 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
589 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way
93 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East
1096 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South
92 m · 5 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street
2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street
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Continue on South 132nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 132nd Street
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Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South
1503 ft · 30 sec · Renton Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street
1177 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Victoria Street
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Turn straight
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge Island and Renton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
Continue on Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.46 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bainbridge Island and Mostly Sunny near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge Island to Renton?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Bainbridge Island and 73.7 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.59 one way or $31.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bainbridge Island and Mostly Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge Island and Renton. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).
#1 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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