How far is Newcastle, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Newcastle, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newcastle and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle and Tacoma.
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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
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
1554 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
1048 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South 15th Street
1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newcastle and Tacoma.
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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Newcastle and Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newcastle to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Newcastle and 16.6 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newcastle and Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newcastle and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.52 km).
#1 Newcastle
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 12,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.5389900, -122.1556800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.40 | $12.79 |
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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