How far is East Port Orchard, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from East Port Orchard, WA to Renton, WA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.05 mi
01h 00m
Flight
19.21 mi
30.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.21 mi
Kilometers
30.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.05 mi
Kilometers
82.16 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM PDT
Return by in East Port Orchard
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Port Orchard
2026-04-19T02:02
Arrive Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Port Orchard
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
Tacoma
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From East Port Orchard
25.4 mi
00h 30m
To Renton
25.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

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

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Port Orchard and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Port Orchard and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Place Southeast

    25 m · 7 sec · McKinley Place Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast

    113 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast

    1177 ft · 35 sec · Hoover Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue

    1391 ft · 41 sec · Southeast Lund Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1606 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

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

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Port Orchard 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 East
23.6 mi · 46%
I 5 North
21 mi · 41%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 3%
Bethel Road Southeast
1.01 mi · 2%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 2%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 East

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tacoma
00h 30m from East Port Orchard
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving East Port Orchard and 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 East Port Orchard to Renton?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from East Port Orchard and 25.6 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Port Orchard and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Tacoma

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 Tacoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 2.1 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 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
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Tacoma
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

2 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

28 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Port Orchard and Renton. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.92 km).

East Port Orchard

#1 East Port Orchard

Census designated place

Population5,919
Coordinates47.5234300, -122.6243000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinley Place Southeast (-122.6243, 47.523351)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $9.42
Round trip
$18.84
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.42 $18.84
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.02 $20.04
Premium $5.77 $10.39 $20.78
Diesel $5.47 $9.84 $19.68

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 East Port Orchard and Renton. The current time is 02:02:45.

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.