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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 44th Street
1237 ft · 32 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
621 ft · 16 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
31 m · 3 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
101 m · 8 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 48th Street
678 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 48th Street
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Continue on Southeast 76th Street
1700 ft · 54 sec · Southeast 76th Street
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
2641 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Newcastle Way
1.2 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Way
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Turn left onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
1734 ft · 46 sec · Newcastle Golf Club Road
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Turn right onto 136th Avenue Southeast
839 ft · 29 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Southeast 71st Street
145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street
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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.
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
2.73 mi · 00h 04m
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 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.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.76 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 Newcastle
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 12,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.5389900, -122.1556800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newcastle (-122.15568, 47.53899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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