How far is Canterwood, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Canterwood, WA to Kent, WA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterwood and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterwood and Kent.
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Start on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
2039 ft · 41 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest
30 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
42 m · 3 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
2972 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue
2949 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Harborview Drive
1309 ft · 26 sec · North Harborview Drive
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Continue on Austin Street
613 ft · 20 sec · Austin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harborview Drive
2390 ft · 53 sec · Harborview Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stinson Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
1003 ft · 31 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stinson Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
3220 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Way
777 ft · 19 sec · Pioneer Way
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 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
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
988 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
1449 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Willis Street
1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canterwood and Kent.
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.
Pioneer Way
Merge slight left
9.55 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canterwood and Sunny near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canterwood to Kent?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Canterwood and 17.3 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canterwood and Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterwood and Kent. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 km).
#1 Canterwood
Located in Pierce County, Washington, at an elevation of approximately 344 feet, this census-designated place is situated on the Kitsap Peninsula just north of Gig Harbor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3751000, -122.5893000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.44 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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