How far is Newcastle, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Newcastle, WA to Kent, WA is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.8 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.53 mi
18.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.53 mi
Kilometers
18.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.8 mi
Kilometers
25.42 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 PM PDT
Return by in Newcastle
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newcastle
2026-04-16T14:49
Arrive Kent
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newcastle
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Newcastle
7.4 mi
00h 12m
To Kent
8.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 71st Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast

    839 ft · 37 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Newcastle Golf Club Road

    1734 ft · 46 sec · Newcastle Golf Club Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Newcastle Way

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2641 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast 76th Street

    1700 ft · 47 sec · Southeast 76th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast 48th Street

    678 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 48th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    102 m · 8 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    28 m · 2 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    156 m · 12 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    680 ft · 27 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 405 South

    1998 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    2523 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 29%
I 405 South
4.39 mi · 28%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 8%
Newcastle Way
1.21 mi · 8%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 6%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

4.63 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 12m from Newcastle
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Kent?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7.4 miles from Newcastle and 8.4 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Newcastle and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

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 11.4 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 11.4 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 11.9 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 Newcastle and Kent. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).

Newcastle

#1 Newcastle

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population12,905
Coordinates47.5389900, -122.1556800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast 71st Street (-122.15606, 47.538893)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.86
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.93 $5.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $5.77 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $5.47 $3.06 $6.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newcastle and Kent. The current time is 14:49:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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