How far is Friday Harbor, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Friday Harbor, WA to Renton, WA is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
112.95 mi
02h 56m
Flight
81.52 mi
131.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.52 mi
Kilometers
131.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.95 mi
Kilometers
181.77 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:34 PM PDT
Return by in Friday Harbor
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friday Harbor
2026-04-17T16:37
Arrive Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friday Harbor
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
Port Ludlow
WA

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA

From Friday Harbor
40.8 mi
01h 28m
To Renton
72.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Friday Harbor 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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Ludlow
01h 28m from Friday Harbor
Leave By
12:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Friday Harbor and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Friday Harbor to Renton?

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Port Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Friday Harbor and 72.2 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 12:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Friday Harbor and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Port Ludlow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Ludlow, 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 Port Ludlow.

RAIL

Edmonds station

26 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

43 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Stanwood station

43 mi away
27111 Florence Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friday Harbor and Renton. Straight-line distance: 81.52 mi (131.19 km).

Friday Harbor

#1 Friday Harbor

Town in San Juan County, Washington, United States

Population2,544
Coordinates48.5342700, -123.0171200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Second Street South (-123.017049, 48.53432)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $20.88
Round trip
$41.76
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.88 $41.76
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.21 $44.42
Premium $5.77 $23.03 $46.05
Diesel $5.47 $21.81 $43.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Friday Harbor and Renton. The current time is 16:37:15.

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.