How far is Renton, WA from Newcastle, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Newcastle, WA is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.57 mi
00h 15m
Flight
4.82 mi
7.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.82 mi
Kilometers
7.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.57 mi
Kilometers
12.19 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newcastle
Sat, Apr 25, 11:21 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Sat, Apr 25, 11:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-25T11:06
Arrive Newcastle
Sat, Apr 25, 11:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Renton
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport
WA

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

From Renton
3.8 mi
00h 07m
To Newcastle
3.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Newcastle.

  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

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 44th Street

    1237 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    621 ft · 16 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    31 m · 3 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    101 m · 8 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 48th Street

    678 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 48th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 76th Street

    1700 ft · 54 sec · Southeast 76th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2641 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Newcastle Way

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Newcastle Golf Club Road

    1734 ft · 46 sec · Newcastle Golf Club Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 136th Avenue Southeast

    839 ft · 29 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast 71st Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 71st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
289.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
2.73 mi · 36%
Newcastle Way
1.22 mi · 16%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 8%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi · 7%
Airport Way
0.42 mi · 6%
Sunset Boulevard North
0.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

2.73 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 07m from Renton
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Newcastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Newcastle?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Renton and 3.8 miles from Newcastle.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Newcastle.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.

RAIL

King Street Station

12 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

13 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

14 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

31 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.76 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Newcastle

#2 Newcastle

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population12,905
Coordinates47.5389900, -122.1556800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Newcastle (-122.15568, 47.53899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.01 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.83
0.54 gal · 2.02 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.41 $2.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.50 $3.01
Premium $5.77 $1.56 $3.12
Diesel $5.47 $1.48 $2.95

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Newcastle. The current time is 11:06:12.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.