How far is Kent, WA from Martha Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Martha Lake, WA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Martha Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Martha Lake.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Willis Street
1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton
2343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 164th Street Southwest
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto 164th Street Southwest
1 km · 2 min · 164th Street Southwest
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Turn left
110 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East Shore Drive
109 m · 12 sec · East Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Pitner Drive
130 m · 19 sec · Pitner Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pitner Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Martha Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Light Rain Likely near Martha Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Martha Lake?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Kent and 18.6 miles from Martha Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kent and Light Rain Likely near Martha Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellevue.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Martha Lake. Straight-line distance: 32.47 mi (52.26 km).
#1 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martha Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 15,473 |
| Coordinates | 47.8509300, -122.2393000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martha Lake (-122.2393, 47.85093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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