How far is Renton, WA from Longbranch, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Longbranch, WA is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Longbranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Longbranch.
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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
99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma
2264 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center
2681 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest
1.4 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto State Route 302
1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 302
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Turn right onto Goldman Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
9 mi · 16 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
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Continue on Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
3.7 mi · 6 min · Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Key Peninsula Highway Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Longbranch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Longbranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Longbranch?
The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Fircrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Renton and 29 miles from Longbranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Longbranch.
Stop Ideas Near Fircrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fircrest.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Longbranch. Straight-line distance: 31.57 mi (50.81 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 Longbranch
Situated on the southern end of the Key Peninsula in Pierce County, this unincorporated community lies along the shores of Puget Sound at an elevation of roughly 30 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2089800, -122.7568000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longbranch (-122.7568, 47.20898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $11.67 | $23.33 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $14.88 | $29.75 |
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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