How far is Ferndale, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, WA to Renton, WA is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
107.5 mi
01h 48m
Flight
95.78 mi
154.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.78 mi
Kilometers
154.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.5 mi
Kilometers
173.01 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Fri, Apr 10, 6:06 PM PDT
Return by in Ferndale
Fri, Apr 10, 7:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-10T16:18
Arrive Renton
Fri, Apr 10, 6:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
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
Warm Beach
WA

Census designated place

From Ferndale
47.9 mi
00h 54m
To Renton
59.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Friday Night

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WSW

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warm Beach
00h 54m from Ferndale
Leave By
2:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ferndale and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Ferndale to Renton?

The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Warm Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Ferndale and 59.6 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.83 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Ferndale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Warm Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warm Beach, 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 Warm Beach.

RAIL

Stanwood station

8 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

24 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

30 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

40 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Renton. Straight-line distance: 95.78 mi (154.14 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population15,531
Coordinates48.8465000, -122.5910100
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: Main Street (-122.59096, 48.846559)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.36 L · about $19.83
Round trip
$39.67
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.83 $39.67
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.10 $42.20
Premium $5.77 $21.87 $43.74
Diesel $5.47 $20.72 $41.44

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferndale and Renton. The current time is 16:18:14.

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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.