How far is Renton, WA from Port Ludlow, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Port Ludlow, WA is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.46 mi
01h 59m
Flight
37.48 mi
60.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.48 mi
Kilometers
60.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.46 mi
Kilometers
142.36 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Ludlow
Fri, Apr 24, 1:18 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Fri, Apr 24, 3:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T23:18
Arrive Port Ludlow
Fri, Apr 24, 1:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
44.2 mi
01h 00m
To Port Ludlow
44.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Port Ludlow.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Freeway

    99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

    2264 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge

    617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 104

    794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Beaver Valley Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Beaver Valley Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oak Bay Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Marina View Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Marina View Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marina View Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 33%
State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 26%
I 5 South
21.9 mi · 25%
State Route 104
5.06 mi · 6%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 3%
Oak Bay Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
01h 00m from Renton
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Port Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Port Ludlow?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Renton and 44.2 miles from Port Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Port Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

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 East Port Orchard and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

30 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Port Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 37.48 mi (60.32 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Port Ludlow

#2 Port Ludlow

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA

Population2,603
Coordinates47.9253700, -122.6834900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Port Ludlow (-122.68349, 47.92537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.65
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.33 $32.65
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.37 $34.74
Premium $5.77 $18.01 $36.01
Diesel $5.47 $17.06 $34.11

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Port Ludlow. The current time is 23:18:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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