How far is Renton, WA from Woodway, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Woodway, WA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Woodway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Woodway.
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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
12 m · 5 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left onto Hayes Place Southwest
610 ft · 26 sec · Hayes Place Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Renton Avenue Extension
824 ft · 18 sec · Renton Avenue Extension
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Continue on Renton Avenue South
1606 ft · 35 sec · Renton Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 132nd Street
1 km · 1 min · South 132nd Street
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Continue on South 133rd Street
2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 North: Seattle
2458 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds
1608 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way
2.2 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way
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Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest
1349 ft · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Algonquin Road
1677 ft · 1 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto Woodway Park Road
839 ft · 29 sec · Woodway Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodway Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Woodway.
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 5 North
Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Woodway?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Renton and 14 miles from Woodway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Woodway. Straight-line distance: 22.98 mi (36.99 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 Woodway
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 47.7962100, -122.3829100 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodway (-122.38291, 47.79621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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