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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.48 mi
01h 10m
Flight
28.6 mi
46.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.6 mi
Kilometers
46.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.48 mi
Kilometers
97.34 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 AM PDT
Return by in Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfair
2026-04-15T02:35
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfair
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fircrest
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Belfair
29.2 mi
00h 35m
To Renton
31.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast State Route 3

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3

    37 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3

    1283 ft · 20 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 3 Southwest

    3078 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road

    48 m · 2 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest

    1885 ft · 41 sec · Glenwood Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Lider Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Lider Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Lider Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Lider Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road

    1526 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfair and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 East
21.2 mi · 35%
I 5 North
21 mi · 35%
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6.49 mi · 11%
Northeast State Route 3
1.89 mi · 3%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 3%
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fircrest
00h 35m from Belfair
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fircrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 3.6 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Fircrest
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fircrest.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

7 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

32 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

35 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

42 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfair and Renton. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.02 km).

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#1 Belfair

Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4506500, -122.8273700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast State Route 3 (-122.827498, 47.450693)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.08 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.29
4.26 gal · 16.16 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Belfair and Renton. The current time is 02:35:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.