How far is Renton, WA from Edgewood, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Edgewood, WA is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Edgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Edgewood.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Continue on Valley Freeway
15.4 mi · 19 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stewart Road, Jovita Boulevard East, 8th Street East, Pacific, Milton
2078 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Jovita Boulevard East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jovita Boulevard East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Emerald Street
3 m · 1 sec · Emerald Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Emerald Street
564 ft · 19 sec · Emerald Street
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Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East
1106 ft · 34 sec · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
17 m · 9 sec · Meridian Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meridian Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Edgewood.
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.
Valley Freeway
Continue on Valley Freeway
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Edgewood?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Renton and 9.4 miles from Edgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Kent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 km).
#1 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgewood
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,410 |
| Coordinates | 47.2501000, -122.2937300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewood (-122.29373, 47.2501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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