How far is Manchester, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Manchester, WA to Renton, WA is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
55.61 mi
01h 08m
Flight
16.11 mi
25.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.11 mi
Kilometers
25.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.61 mi
Kilometers
89.49 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:37 PM PDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
White Center
WA

Census designated place

From Manchester
11.7 mi
00h 34m
To Renton
43.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Colchester Drive East

    1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Drive East

  3. 3

    Continue on Colchester Drive Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Colchester Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Southworth Drive

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Southworth Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  8. 8

    Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    861 ft · 16 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    140 m · 16 sec · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Wildwood Place

    791 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Wildwood Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 45th Avenue Southwest

    1232 ft · 42 sec · 45th Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Marine View Drive Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Marine View Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 106th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 106th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest 107th Way

    1233 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 107th Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest 107th Street

    1581 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 107th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue Southwest

    2908 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Ambaum Boulevard Southwest

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Ambaum Boulevard Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 148th Street

    3214 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 518

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 518

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Renton

    1576 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

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

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 9%
Southeast Southworth Drive
3.51 mi · 6%
State Route 518
3.38 mi · 6%
Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
2.09 mi · 4%
I 405 North
1.76 mi · 3%
Southwest 106th Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

4.78 mi · 00h 30m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Center
00h 34m from Manchester
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Manchester and Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Renton?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Manchester and 43.9 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.65 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Manchester and Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near White Center

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 White Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 5 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 8.7 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 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 Manchester and Renton. Straight-line distance: 16.11 mi (25.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Manchester

Situated on the eastern shore of the Kitsap Peninsula in Kitsap County, this waterfront community sits at an approximate elevation of 30 feet overlooking Puget Sound.

Population0
Coordinates47.5556600, -122.5450700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester Drive East (-122.545099, 47.555667)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $10.65
Round trip
$21.31
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $10.65 $21.31
Mid-grade $5.72 $11.21 $22.42
Premium $5.98 $11.71 $23.43
Diesel $7.29 $14.29 $28.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Renton. The current time is 12:29:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.