How far is Renton, WA from Hobart, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Hobart, WA is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Hobart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Hobart.
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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
1255 ft · 37 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Mill Avenue South
773 ft · 16 sec · Mill Avenue South
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Turn right onto Bronson Way South
1747 ft · 40 sec · Bronson Way South
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
68 m · 5 sec · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
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Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
4.2 mi · 7 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Maxwell Road Southeast
40 m · 7 sec · Maxwell Road Southeast
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Continue on Maxwell Road Southeast
1594 ft · 44 sec · Maxwell Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 216th Way
2477 ft · 1 min · Southeast 216th Way
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Continue on Southeast 216th Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Southeast 216th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 276th Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 276th Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 276th Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Hobart.
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.
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
4.21 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Hobart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Hobart?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
East Renton Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Renton and 7.8 miles from Hobart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Hobart.
Stop Ideas Near East Renton Highlands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Renton Highlands.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Hobart. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.58 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 Hobart
This census-designated place in central King County rests at an elevation of 568 feet within the foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4217700, -121.9728900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hobart (-121.97289, 47.42177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $5.44 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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