How far is Bellevue, WA from East Renton Highlands, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to East Renton Highlands, WA is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.41 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.61 mi
15.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.61 mi
Kilometers
15.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.41 mi
Kilometers
23.19 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Renton Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive East Renton Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Newcastle
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Bellevue
7.2 mi
00h 12m
To East Renton Highlands
7.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and East Renton Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and East Renton Highlands.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

    656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1762 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton

    2165 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw

    2997 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast 4th Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Northeast 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 128th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 128th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 172nd Avenue Southeast

    1102 ft · 38 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and East Renton Highlands.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
8.75 mi · 61%
Northeast 4th Street
2.5 mi · 17%
Southeast 128th Street
0.98 mi · 7%
Northeast 3rd Street
0.88 mi · 6%
WA 169 South
0.57 mi · 4%
Northeast 2nd Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

8.34 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcastle
00h 12m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to East Renton Highlands?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Bellevue and 7.2 miles from East Renton Highlands.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Newcastle

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 Newcastle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

11 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

35 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and East Renton Highlands. Straight-line distance: 9.61 mi (15.46 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
East Renton Highlands

#2 East Renton Highlands

Census designated place

Population11,140
Coordinates47.4848200, -122.1123400
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: East Renton Highlands (-122.11234, 47.48482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.67
Round trip
$5.34
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.67 $5.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.84 $5.68
Premium $5.77 $2.94 $5.89
Diesel $5.47 $2.79 $5.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and East Renton Highlands. The current time is 04:37:21.

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.