How far is Renton, WA from Suquamish, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Suquamish, WA is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.16 mi
01h 48m
Flight
23.2 mi
37.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.16 mi
Kilometers
127.39 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suquamish
Fri, Apr 17, 9:12 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-17T19:24
Arrive Suquamish
Fri, Apr 17, 9:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Renton
39.5 mi
00h 54m
To Suquamish
39.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    3144 ft · 1 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bond Road Northeast

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Bond Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Gunderson Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northeast Gunderson Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Bay Road Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Miller Bay Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Augusta Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Augusta Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 37%
I 5 South
21.9 mi · 28%
State Highway 3 Northwest
15.8 mi · 20%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 3%
Bond Road Northeast
2.43 mi · 3%
Northeast Gunderson Road
2.3 mi · 3%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 54m from Renton
Leave By
2:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Renton and Partly Sunny near Suquamish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Renton and 39.6 miles from Suquamish.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 2:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Renton and Partly Sunny near Suquamish.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

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 Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11.6 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.6 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 14.4 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
Tacoma Municipal Court
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Tacoma Municipal Court

Tacoma , WA
930 Tacoma Ave S #841, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 2.1/5 48 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Suquamish. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Suquamish

Census designated place

Population4,140
Coordinates47.7312100, -122.5523600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Suquamish (-122.55236, 47.73121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $14.60
Round trip
$29.20
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.60 $29.20
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.53 $31.06
Premium $5.77 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.47 $15.25 $30.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Suquamish. The current time is 19:24:34.

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.