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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
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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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Apr 30, 9:37 AM PDT
Return by in Ferndale
Thu, Apr 30, 11:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-30T07:49
Arrive Renton
Thu, Apr 30, 9:37 AM 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
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Ferndale
53.7 mi
00h 54m
To Renton
53.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  4. 4

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  10. 10

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
80.2 mi · 75%
I 405 South
24.9 mi · 23%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 1%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi
WA 900 East
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 33m

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
Smokey Point
00h 54m from Ferndale
Leave By
2:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ferndale and Mostly Sunny 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?

Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Ferndale and 53.8 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 Partly Sunny around Ferndale and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smokey Point, 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 Smokey Point.

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferndale and Renton. The current time is 07:49:28.

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.