How far is Port Ludlow, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Port Ludlow, WA to Renton, WA is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
86.42 mi
01h 38m
Flight
37.48 mi
60.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.48 mi
Kilometers
60.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.42 mi
Kilometers
139.08 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 PM PDT
Return by in Port Ludlow
Fri, Apr 24, 1:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Ludlow
2026-04-23T21:44
Arrive Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Ludlow
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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Port Ludlow
44.1 mi
00h 49m
To Renton
42.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Ludlow and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Ludlow and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Marina View Drive

    87 m · 18 sec · Marina View Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Bay Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    64 m · 3 sec · State Route 104

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  12. 12

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Ludlow and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 32%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 27%
I 5 North
21 mi · 24%
State Route 104
5.1 mi · 6%
Oak Bay Road
2.15 mi · 2%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Continue on State Highway 16

26.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
00h 49m from Port Ludlow
Leave By
3:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Ludlow and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Ludlow to Renton?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Port Ludlow and 42.3 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 3:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Ludlow and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

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 East Port Orchard and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

30 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Ludlow and Renton. Straight-line distance: 37.48 mi (60.32 km).

Port Ludlow

#1 Port Ludlow

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA

Population2,603
Coordinates47.9253700, -122.6834900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Marina View Drive (-122.683525, 47.925293)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $15.96
Round trip
$31.92
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.96 $31.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.98 $33.96
Premium $5.77 $17.60 $35.20
Diesel $5.47 $16.67 $33.35

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Ludlow and Renton. The current time is 21:44:34.

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.