How far is Seattle, WA from Newport, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Newport, WA is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.58 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.46 mi
12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.46 mi
Kilometers
12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.58 mi
Kilometers
15.41 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Fri, May 1, 1:51 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Fri, May 1, 2:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-05-01T01:36
Arrive Newport
Fri, May 1, 1:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Mercer Island
WA

Island in the United States of America

From Seattle
4.8 mi
00h 07m
To Newport
4.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Everett, Renton

    2502 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    2711 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    140 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue Southeast

    851 ft · 37 sec · 120th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 120th Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
177.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
5.49 mi · 57%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 15%
I 5 South
0.82 mi · 9%
I 405 South
0.6 mi · 6%
I 405
0.47 mi · 5%
Coal Creek Parkway
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

5.49 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mercer Island
00h 07m from Seattle
Leave By
8:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Seattle and Partly 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 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Mercer Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Seattle and 4.8 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seattle and Partly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Mercer Island

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 Mercer Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.3 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mercer Island.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

12 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

29 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Newport. Straight-line distance: 7.46 mi (12 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

Population2,266
Coordinates47.5712100, -122.1806800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Newport (-122.18068, 47.57121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.89 $3.79
Premium $5.77 $1.96 $3.92
Diesel $5.47 $1.86 $3.72

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Newport. The current time is 01:36:35.

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.