How far is Belfair, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Belfair, WA to Renton, WA is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfair and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfair and Renton.
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Start on Northeast State Route 3
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3
37 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3
1283 ft · 20 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Continue on State Highway 3 Southwest
3078 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road
48 m · 2 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest
1885 ft · 41 sec · Glenwood Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Lider Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Lider Road
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Continue on Southeast Lider Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Lider Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
1526 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1520 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1005 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway
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Continue on Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right
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 Belfair 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.
I 5 North
Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belfair and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belfair to Renton?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Fircrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Belfair and 31.3 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Belfair and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Fircrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fircrest.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfair and Renton. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.02 km).
#1 Belfair
Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4506500, -122.8273700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Washington · Apr 15, 2026
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