How far is Brier, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Brier, WA to Renton, WA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
26.96 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.01 mi
33.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.01 mi
Kilometers
33.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.96 mi
Kilometers
43.39 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 PM PDT
Return by in Brier
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brier
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Renton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brier
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
Yarrow Point
WA

Town of the United States

From Brier
13.3 mi
00h 17m
To Renton
13.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brier and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brier and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Brier Road

    14 m · 7 sec · Brier Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 236th Street Southwest

    2535 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on South Castle Way

    982 ft · 28 sec · South Castle Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Castle Drive

    143 m · 21 sec · Castle Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 234th Place Southwest

    794 ft · 41 sec · 234th Place Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Locust Way

    2154 ft · 58 sec · Locust Way

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 228th Street Southwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 228th Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    905 ft · 25 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brier 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
21 mi · 78%
228th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 7%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 4%
236th Street Southwest
0.48 mi · 2%
Locust Way
0.41 mi · 2%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarrow Point
00h 17m from Brier
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Brier and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brier to Renton?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Brier and 13.7 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Brier and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point

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 Yarrow Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.4 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 12.8 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 12.8 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 12.8 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 Yarrow Point.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

21 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

22 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brier and Renton. Straight-line distance: 21.01 mi (33.82 km).

Brier

#1 Brier

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population6,955
Coordinates47.7845400, -122.2742900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Brier Road (-122.274263, 47.78454)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $5.77 $5.48 $10.96
Diesel $5.47 $5.19 $10.39

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 Brier and Renton. The current time is 22:31:17.

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.