How far is Renton, WA from Long Beach, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Long Beach, WA is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.63 mi
03h 45m
Flight
116.7 mi
187.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.7 mi
Kilometers
187.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.63 mi
Kilometers
263.34 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 6:23 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Sat, May 30, 10:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-05-30T02:38
Arrive Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 6:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elma
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Renton
81.7 mi
01h 52m
To Long Beach
82 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Long Beach.

  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

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond

    1371 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    29.6 mi · 43 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
50.1 mi · 31%
State Route 107
36.6 mi · 22%
US 101
27 mi · 17%
Olympic Highway
10 mi · 6%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 1%
Pacific Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 107

Exit the roundabout

29.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elma
01h 52m from Renton
Leave By
9:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Renton and 82 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Elma

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

47 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

79 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

96 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 116.7 mi (187.81 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

Town in Washington, United States

Population1,520
Coordinates46.3523200, -124.0543200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Long Beach (-124.05432, 46.35232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.86 L · about $30.19
Round trip
$60.39
11.54 gal · 43.72 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.19 $60.39
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.12 $64.24
Premium $5.77 $33.30 $66.60
Diesel $5.47 $31.54 $63.09

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Long Beach. The current time is 02:38:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.