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

The driving distance from North Creek, WA to Auburn, WA is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.62 mi
00h 55m
Flight
35.47 mi
57.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.47 mi
Kilometers
57.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.62 mi
Kilometers
65.37 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM PDT
Return by in North Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Creek
2026-04-19T00:20
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Creek
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport
WA

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

From North Creek
20.4 mi
00h 27m
To Auburn
20.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kotschevar Road

    35 m · 6 sec · Kotschevar Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jewell Road

    113 m · 13 sec · Jewell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 43rd Avenue Southeast

    3075 ft · 3 min · 43rd Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maltby Road

    2157 ft · 53 sec · Maltby Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maltby Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Maltby Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Maltby Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Maltby Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 522

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

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

    2523 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest

    1448 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest

    2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto C Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Creek 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 25%
State Route 522
2.29 mi · 6%
Maltby Road
1.64 mi · 4%
State Route 9
1.47 mi · 4%
C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 3%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 27m from North Creek
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving North Creek 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 Creek to Auburn?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from North Creek and 20.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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 Newport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 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 6.6 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.

RAIL

King Street Station

12 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

13 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

14 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

31 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Creek and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 35.47 mi (57.09 km).

North Creek

#1 North Creek

Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

Population26,410
Coordinates47.8195400, -122.1762400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Kotschevar Road (-122.176669, 47.819547)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.97
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.48 $14.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $5.77 $8.25 $16.51
Diesel $5.47 $7.82 $15.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Creek and Auburn. The current time is 00:20:59.

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.