How far is Long Beach, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, WA to Kent, WA is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
159.15 mi
02h 59m
Flight
111.52 mi
179.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.52 mi
Kilometers
179.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.15 mi
Kilometers
256.13 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Fri, Apr 24, 2:16 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Fri, Apr 24, 5:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-23T23:16
Arrive Kent
Fri, Apr 24, 2:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
Elma
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Long Beach
78 mi
01h 29m
To Kent
81.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.6 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    988 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    2850 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Kent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
74.1 mi · 47%
Pacific Avenue North
19.6 mi · 12%
State Route 107
7.05 mi · 4%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 3%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

29.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elma
01h 29m from Long Beach
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Kent?

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Elma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Long Beach and 81.1 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Elma

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

47 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

79 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

96 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Kent. Straight-line distance: 111.52 mi (179.48 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Town in Washington, United States

Population1,520
Coordinates46.3523200, -124.0543200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Avenue South (-124.054402, 46.352323)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.26 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.82
11.24 gal · 42.52 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.41 $58.82
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.29 $62.57
Premium $5.77 $32.43 $64.87
Diesel $5.47 $30.72 $61.45

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Kent. The current time is 23:16:45.

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.