How far is Seattle, WA from Newport, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Newport, WA is about 327 miles (526.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.98 mi
06h 19m
Flight
248.15 mi
399.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.15 mi
Kilometers
399.36 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.98 mi
Kilometers
526.22 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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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 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Newport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cascade Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
163.2 mi
03h 09m
To Newport
163.8 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Newport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Newport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Newport Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Newport Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Newport Highway

    65 m · 13 sec · North Newport Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Newport Highway

    49 m · 9 sec · North Newport Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Newport Highway

    38.8 mi · 52 min · North Newport Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Newport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
277 mi · 85%
North Newport Highway
41.1 mi · 13%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
I 90 East
1.44 mi
I 5 South
0.82 mi
Spring Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

274 mi · 04h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.8 mi
248.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Valley
03h 09m from Seattle
Leave By
11:20 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Newport?

The road trip is about 327 miles (526.2 km) and usually takes 06h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Seattle and 163.8 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.39 one way or $120.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley

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 Cascade Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
City of Ephrata
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Ephrata

Ephrata , WA
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 2.7/5 3 reviews City government office
George Community Hall
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

George Community Hall

Quincy , WA
403 W Montmorency Blvd, Quincy, WA 98848
Rating 4.4/5 51 reviews Community center,Auditorium,Dance hall,Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Ephrata Recreation Department

Ephrata , WA
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Park,Entertainment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Valley.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

7 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

26 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

27 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Newport. Straight-line distance: 248.15 mi (399.36 km).

Seattle

#1 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Newport

#2 Newport

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Population2,137
Coordinates48.1796300, -117.0432600
Altitude653
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Newport (-117.04326, 48.17963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.54 gal
43.68 L · about $60.39
Round trip
$120.78
23.08 gal · 87.36 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.1 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $60.39 $120.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $64.24 $128.49
Premium $5.77 $66.60 $133.19
Diesel $5.47 $63.09 $126.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Newport. The current time is 23:41:25.

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.