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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
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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.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3180 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
45 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
2257 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Newport Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Newport Highway
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Continue on North Newport Highway
65 m · 13 sec · North Newport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Newport Highway
49 m · 9 sec · North Newport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto North Newport Highway
38.8 mi · 52 min · North Newport Highway
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
54 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Newport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Lee Park
City of Ephrata
George Community Hall
Ephrata Recreation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Valley.
Moses Lake, Washington
Ephrata, WA
Ephrata
Quincy, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Newport. Straight-line distance: 248.15 mi (399.36 km).
#1 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 48.1796300, -117.0432600 |
| Altitude | 653 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-117.04326, 48.17963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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