How far is Burlington, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Burlington, WA to Renton, WA is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.7 mi
01h 20m
Flight
68.78 mi
110.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.78 mi
Kilometers
110.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.7 mi
Kilometers
121.82 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Fri, May 1, 2:53 PM PDT
Return by in Burlington
Fri, May 1, 4:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-01T13:33
Arrive Renton
Fri, May 1, 2:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
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
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Burlington
37.8 mi
00h 40m
To Renton
37.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fairhaven Avenue

    2469 ft · 2 min · East Fairhaven Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard

    1416 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 20

    1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    2476 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
47.4 mi · 63%
I 405 South
24.9 mi · 33%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 1%
East Fairhaven Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 1%
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Merge slight left

46.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
00h 40m from Burlington
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Burlington and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Burlington and 37.9 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burlington and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Everett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Renton. Straight-line distance: 68.78 mi (110.69 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population9,543
Coordinates48.4756600, -122.3254400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fairhaven Avenue (-122.325441, 48.475516)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.11 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.94
5.34 gal · 20.22 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.97 $27.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.86 $29.73
Premium $5.77 $15.41 $30.82
Diesel $5.47 $14.60 $29.19

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Renton. The current time is 13:33:04.

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.