How far is Renton, WA from Point Roberts, WA?

The estimated driving distance from Renton, WA to Point Roberts, WA is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
138.9 mi
02h 53m · estimated
Flight
111.11 mi
178.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.11 mi
Kilometers
178.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
138.9 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
223.53 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Roberts
Thu, Oct 15, 7:23 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-10-15T16:30
Arrive Point Roberts
Thu, Oct 15, 7:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Coupeville
WA

Town in Washington (state), U.

From Renton
55.6 mi
01h 26m
To Point Roberts
83.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

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Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Point Roberts.

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coupeville
01h 26m from Renton
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Point Roberts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Point Roberts?

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Coupeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Renton and 83.3 miles from Point Roberts.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.63 one way or $53.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Point Roberts.

Stop Ideas Near Coupeville

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

25 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

36 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

44 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

51 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Point Roberts. Straight-line distance: 111.11 mi (178.82 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Point Roberts

This Whatcom County community is a pene-exclave located on the southern tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, bordered by Canada to the north and water on all other sides.

Population0
Coordinates48.9853800, -123.0779700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Point Roberts (-123.07797, 48.98538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $26.63
Round trip
$53.26
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $26.63 $53.26
Mid-grade $5.72 $28.02 $56.05
Premium $5.98 $29.29 $58.57
Diesel $7.29 $35.73 $71.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Point Roberts. The current time is 16:30:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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