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

The driving distance from Long Beach, WA to Renton, WA is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.45 mi
03h 05m
Flight
116.7 mi
187.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.7 mi
Kilometers
187.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.45 mi
Kilometers
263.04 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sat, May 30, 4:31 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 7:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-05-30T01:26
Arrive Renton
Sat, May 30, 4:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
81.5 mi
01h 32m
To Renton
81.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
86.5 mi · 53%
Pacific Avenue North
19.6 mi · 12%
State Route 107
7.05 mi · 4%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elma
01h 32m from Long Beach
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach 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 Long Beach to Renton?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Long Beach and 81.9 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Renton. Straight-line distance: 116.7 mi (187.81 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Town in Washington, United States

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

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Avenue South (-124.054402, 46.352323)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $30.19
Round trip
$60.39
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.19 $60.39
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.12 $64.24
Premium $5.77 $33.30 $66.60
Diesel $5.47 $31.54 $63.09

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Renton. The current time is 01:26:47.

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.