How far is Newcastle, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newcastle and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle and Auburn.
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Start on Southeast 71st Street
145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street
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Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast
839 ft · 37 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
1734 ft · 46 sec · Newcastle Golf Club Road
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Turn right onto Newcastle Way
1.2 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Way
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
2641 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 76th Street
1700 ft · 47 sec · Southeast 76th Street
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Continue on Northeast 48th Street
678 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 48th Street
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Turn left onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
102 m · 8 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
28 m · 2 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
156 m · 12 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
680 ft · 27 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 405 South
1998 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
1448 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newcastle and Auburn.
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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Newcastle and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newcastle to Auburn?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Newcastle and 11.9 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Newcastle and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newcastle and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 16.37 mi (26.34 km).
#1 Newcastle
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 12,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.5389900, -122.1556800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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