How far is Redmond, WA from Newcastle, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Newcastle, WA is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
13.25 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.46 mi
15.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.46 mi
Kilometers
15.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.32 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newcastle
Thu, Apr 16, 4:49 PM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Apr 16, 5:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-16T16:28
Arrive Newcastle
Thu, Apr 16, 4:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
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
Bellevue
WA

The most populous city in Washington.

From Redmond
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Newcastle
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Newcastle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Newcastle.

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street

    614 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Leary Way

    1830 ft · 58 sec · Leary Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street

    2259 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle

    1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast

    1888 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Newcastle Commons Drive

    2325 ft · 1 min · Newcastle Commons Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newcastle Golf Club Road

    89 m · 12 sec · Newcastle Golf Club Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 136th Avenue Southeast

    839 ft · 29 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 71st Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 71st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redmond and Newcastle.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 520 West
4.54 mi · 34%
I 405 South
4.49 mi · 34%
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
2.1 mi · 16%
Newcastle Commons Drive
0.44 mi · 3%
Northeast 40th Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Coal Creek Parkway
0.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

4.22 mi · 00h 05m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellevue
00h 10m from Redmond
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Newcastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Newcastle?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Redmond and 6.6 miles from Newcastle.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Newcastle.

Stop Ideas Near Bellevue

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 Bellevue and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 9.9 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 10.1 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 10.1 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 10.1 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 Bellevue.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

26 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.23 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Newcastle

#2 Newcastle

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population12,905
Coordinates47.5389900, -122.1556800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Newcastle (-122.15568, 47.53899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.92
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.46 $4.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.62 $5.23
Premium $5.77 $2.71 $5.42
Diesel $5.47 $2.57 $5.14

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Redmond and Newcastle. The current time is 16:28:08.

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.