How far is Newcastle, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Newcastle, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newcastle and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle and Vancouver.
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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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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newcastle and Vancouver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Newcastle and Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newcastle to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Newcastle and 82.1 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 12:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newcastle and Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords Prairie.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newcastle and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 133.47 mi (214.8 km).
#1 Newcastle
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 12,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.5389900, -122.1556800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.23 | $64.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.41 | $66.83 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.65 | $63.31 |
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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