How far is Renton, WA from Browns Point, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Browns Point, WA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.76 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.4 mi
26.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.4 mi
Kilometers
26.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.76 mi
Kilometers
36.63 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Browns Point
Tue, Nov 10, 12:43 PM PST
Return by in Renton
Tue, Nov 10, 1:22 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-11-10T12:05
Arrive Browns Point
Tue, Nov 10, 12:43 PM PST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Renton
10:00 PM PST
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
Federal Way
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Renton
11.4 mi
00h 19m
To Browns Point
11.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM PST
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM PST
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Browns Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Browns Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Freeway

    99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

    2264 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Federal Way, South 320th Street

    713 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South 320th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 320th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest 320th Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest 320th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Avenue Southwest

    2332 ft · 57 sec · 47th Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Dash Point Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Southwest Dash Point Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Dash Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Dash Point Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Side Drive Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Side Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

    1698 ft · 58 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Le-Lou-Wa Place Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Browns Point.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
10.6 mi · 47%
Southwest 320th Street
2.83 mi · 12%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 11%
East Side Drive Northeast
1.84 mi · 8%
South 320th Street
1.63 mi · 7%
Southwest Dash Point Road
1.25 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Federal Way
00h 19m from Renton
Leave By
7:12 PM PST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Renton and Light Rain near Browns Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Browns Point?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Renton and 11.4 miles from Browns Point.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Renton and Light Rain near Browns Point.

Stop Ideas Near Federal Way

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 Federal Way and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 9.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 9.2 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 4.7 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 Covington
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

12 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Browns Point. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.39 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Browns Point

Located on a headland overlooking Commencement Bay north of Tacoma in Pierce County, this coastal community sits at an approximate elevation of 115 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.3003800, -122.4412400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Browns Point (-122.44124, 47.30038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.04
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.02 $4.02 $8.04
Mid-grade $5.27 $4.22 $8.44
Premium $5.53 $4.42 $8.85
Diesel $7.12 $5.70 $11.39

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Browns Point. The current time is 12:05:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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