How far is Maltby, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Maltby, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
52.3 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.17 mi
66.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.3 mi
Kilometers
84.17 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Wed, May 6, 6:02 PM PDT
Return by in Maltby
Wed, May 6, 7:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maltby
2026-05-06T17:01
Arrive Tacoma
Wed, May 6, 6:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maltby
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
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Maltby
26.1 mi
00h 30m
To Tacoma
26.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maltby and Tacoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maltby and Tacoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    39 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Maltby Road

    121 m · 12 sec · Maltby Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 87th Avenue Southeast

    14 m · 4 sec · 87th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right

    38 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maltby Road

    762 ft · 24 sec · Maltby Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yew Way

    985 ft · 24 sec · Yew Way

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Paradise Lake Road

    86 m · 9 sec · Paradise Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 522

    5 mi · 6 min · State Route 522

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    23.5 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome

    785 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station

    102 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1554 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue

    1048 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South 15th Street

    1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South

    1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maltby and Tacoma.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
20.6 mi · 39%
State Route 522
4.98 mi · 10%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 1%
I 705 North
0.75 mi · 1%
A Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Tacoma Avenue South
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 30m from Maltby
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Maltby and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maltby to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Maltby and 26.2 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Maltby and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Renton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maltby and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 41.17 mi (66.25 km).

Maltby

#1 Maltby

Census designated place

Population10,830
Coordinates47.8051000, -122.1131800
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-122.113207, 47.805142)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.36
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.68 $19.36
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.30 $20.60
Premium $5.77 $10.68 $21.35
Diesel $5.47 $10.11 $20.23

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Maltby and Tacoma. The current time is 17:01:16.

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.