How far is Canterwood, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Canterwood, WA to Renton, WA is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.62 mi
00h 49m
Flight
18.93 mi
30.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.62 mi
Kilometers
65.37 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:12 PM PDT
Return by in Canterwood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canterwood
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canterwood
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
Fife
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Canterwood
19.8 mi
00h 24m
To Renton
20.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

    2039 ft · 41 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    30 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    42 m · 3 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

    2972 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue

    2949 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Harborview Drive

    1309 ft · 26 sec · North Harborview Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Austin Street

    613 ft · 20 sec · Austin Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harborview Drive

    2390 ft · 53 sec · Harborview Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stinson Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue

    1003 ft · 31 sec · Stinson Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stinson Avenue

    19 m · 1 sec · Stinson Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue

    3220 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pioneer Way

    777 ft · 19 sec · Pioneer Way

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

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

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  30. 30

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canterwood 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
21 mi · 52%
Pioneer Way
10.9 mi · 27%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 4%
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
0.95 mi · 2%
Peacock Hill Road Northwest
0.92 mi · 2%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fife
00h 24m from Canterwood
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canterwood and Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Canterwood and 20.8 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canterwood and Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Fife

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 Fife and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 4.7 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
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.1 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
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

5 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

26 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

40 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

42 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canterwood and Renton. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#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.

Population0
Coordinates47.3751000, -122.5893000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest (-122.589248, 47.375099)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $5.72 $8.18 $16.36
Premium $5.98 $8.55 $17.09
Diesel $7.29 $10.43 $20.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Canterwood and Renton. The current time is 13:22:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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