How far is Renton, WA from Martha Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Martha Lake, WA is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Martha Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Martha Lake.
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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 · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right onto Airport Way
2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way
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Continue on Logan Avenue South
705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
15 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 164th Street Southwest
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto 164th Street Southwest
1 km · 2 min · 164th Street Southwest
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Turn left
110 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East Shore Drive
109 m · 12 sec · East Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Pitner Drive
130 m · 19 sec · Pitner Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pitner Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Martha Lake.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Martha Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Martha Lake?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Renton and 14.8 miles from Martha Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Martha Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkland.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Edmonds station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Martha Lake. Straight-line distance: 25.45 mi (40.96 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 Martha Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 15,473 |
| Coordinates | 47.8509300, -122.2393000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martha Lake (-122.2393, 47.85093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.23 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
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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