How far is Renton, WA from Gold Bar, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Gold Bar, WA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
48.27 mi
01h 10m
Flight
35.39 mi
56.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.68 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gold Bar
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-19T01:48
Arrive Gold Bar
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Maltby
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
24.1 mi
00h 35m
To Gold Bar
24.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Gold Bar.

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    595 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewis Avenue West

    47 m · 7 sec · Lewis Avenue West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
18.1 mi · 37%
US 2 East
14.1 mi · 29%
WA 522 East
13.3 mi · 27%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Airport Way
0.42 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 35m from Renton
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Chance Light Rain near Gold Bar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Gold Bar?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Renton and 24.2 miles from Gold Bar.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Gold Bar.

Stop Ideas Near Maltby

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maltby, 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 Maltby.

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Edmonds station

20 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

21 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Gold Bar. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.96 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Gold Bar

#2 Gold Bar

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population2,385
Coordinates47.8567700, -121.6970600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Gold Bar (-121.69706, 47.85677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.79
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.90 $17.79
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.46 $18.93
Premium $5.77 $9.81 $19.62
Diesel $5.47 $9.29 $18.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Gold Bar. The current time is 01:48:49.

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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.