How far is Renton, WA from Snohomish, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Snohomish, WA is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
33.86 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.22 mi
48.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.22 mi
Kilometers
48.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.49 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snohomish
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Snohomish
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
16.9 mi
00h 24m
To Snohomish
17 mi
00h 24m

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
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Snohomish

    596 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2753 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
18.1 mi · 53%
State Route 9
9.51 mi · 28%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 8%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 3%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 24m from Renton
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Snohomish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Renton and 17 miles from Snohomish.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Snohomish. Straight-line distance: 30.22 mi (48.63 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Snohomish

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population10,362
Coordinates47.9128800, -122.0981800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Snohomish (-122.09818, 47.91288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.45
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.23 $12.45
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.62 $13.25
Premium $5.77 $6.87 $13.73
Diesel $5.47 $6.51 $13.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Snohomish. The current time is 02:54:14.

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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.