How far is North Bend, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from North Bend, WA to Auburn, WA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
29.7 mi
00h 35m
Flight
24.41 mi
39.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.7 mi
Kilometers
47.8 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 26, 11:06 AM PDT
Return by in North Bend
Tue, May 26, 11:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bend
2026-05-26T10:30
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 26, 11:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bend
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
Maple Valley
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From North Bend
14.9 mi
00h 17m
To Auburn
14.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bend and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bend and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Bendigo Boulevard North

    3014 ft · 1 min · Bendigo Boulevard North

  2. 2

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South

    113 m · 9 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Seattle

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 18

    23.2 mi · 30 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn

    831 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Auburn Way South

    98 m · 13 sec · Auburn Way South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast

    762 ft · 20 sec · Cross Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto A Street Southeast

    962 ft · 29 sec · A Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bend and Auburn.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
23.2 mi · 78%
I 90 West
4.61 mi · 16%
Bendigo Boulevard North
0.57 mi · 2%
Snoqualmie Parkway
0.34 mi · 1%
WA 18 West
0.24 mi · 1%
A Street Southeast
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Continue on State Route 18

23.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
00h 17m from North Bend
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving North Bend and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bend to Auburn?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from North Bend and 14.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around North Bend and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

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 Maple Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 13.8 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 13.1 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 13.1 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
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Valley.

RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

33 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

34 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bend and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 24.41 mi (39.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 North Bend

City in the Washington, United States

Population7,590
Coordinates47.4956600, -121.7867800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Bendigo Boulevard North (-121.786714, 47.495629)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.99
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.49 $10.99
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $5.77 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $5.47 $5.74 $11.48

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bend and Auburn. The current time is 10:30:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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