How far is Gold Bar, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Gold Bar, WA to Kent, WA is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.76 mi
01h 12m
Flight
41.33 mi
66.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.76 mi
Kilometers
91.34 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM PDT
Return by in Gold Bar
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gold Bar
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gold Bar
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
Bothell
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Gold Bar
27.8 mi
00h 36m
To Kent
29 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gold Bar and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gold Bar and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on Lewis Avenue West

    47 m · 12 sec · Lewis Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    595 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Croft Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Croft Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward WA 522 West

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 522

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 522

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

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

    2523 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gold Bar and Kent.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Croft Avenue
13.7 mi · 24%
State Route 522
5.76 mi · 10%
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 8%
State Highway 522
3.76 mi · 7%
WA 522 West
3.76 mi · 7%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bothell
00h 36m from Gold Bar
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Gold Bar and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gold Bar to Kent?

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Gold Bar and 29 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.47 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gold Bar and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Bothell

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

20 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

21 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gold Bar and Kent. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.51 km).

Gold Bar

#1 Gold Bar

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population2,385
Coordinates47.8567700, -121.6970600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewis Avenue West (-121.69709, 47.856744)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $10.47
Round trip
$20.93
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.47 $20.93
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.13 $22.27
Premium $5.77 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.47 $10.93 $21.87

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 Gold Bar and Kent. The current time is 00:19:05.

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.