How far is Renton, WA from Freeland, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Freeland, WA is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
49.29 mi
01h 30m
Flight
39.12 mi
62.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.29 mi
Kilometers
79.33 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:53 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Freeland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
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
North Creek
WA

Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

From Renton
24.6 mi
00h 45m
To Freeland
24.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Freeland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

    158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Airport Way

    2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Logan Avenue South

    705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North

    1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North

    814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

    15 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  21. 21

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 525

    8.8 mi · 14 min · State Route 525

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Scott Road

    1302 ft · 36 sec · Scott Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1760 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
31.6 mi · 64%
State Route 525
8.79 mi · 18%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 6%
Mukilteo Speedway
1.93 mi · 4%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.77 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

15 mi · 00h 19m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Creek
00h 45m from Renton
Leave By
3:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Freeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Freeland?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

North Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Renton and 24.7 miles from Freeland.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Creek.

RAIL

Edmonds station

15 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

16 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

16 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 39.12 mi (62.95 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Freeland

Situated on the southern portion of Whidbey Island in Island County at an elevation of 108 feet, this unincorporated community lies at the head of Holmes Harbor.

Population0
Coordinates48.0095400, -122.5259800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Freeland (-122.52598, 48.00954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.91
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $9.46 $18.91
Mid-grade $5.72 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $5.98 $10.40 $20.80
Diesel $7.29 $12.69 $25.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Freeland. The current time is 13:22:52.

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.