How far is Smokey Point, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Smokey Point, WA to Renton, WA is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.61 mi
00h 57m
Flight
46.28 mi
74.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.28 mi
Kilometers
74.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.61 mi
Kilometers
84.66 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM PDT
Return by in Smokey Point
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smokey Point
2026-04-18T22:32
Arrive Renton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smokey Point
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
Alderwood Manor
WA

Census designated place

From Smokey Point
25.4 mi
00h 28m
To Renton
27.3 mi
00h 28m

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
5 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smokey Point and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smokey Point Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Smokey Point Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 116th Street Northeast

    2335 ft · 51 sec · 116th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1620 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
24.9 mi · 47%
116th Street Northeast
19.8 mi · 38%
Smokey Point Boulevard
2.02 mi · 4%
State Avenue
1.63 mi · 3%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 2%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Keep slight right

23.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alderwood Manor
00h 28m from Smokey Point
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Smokey Point and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smokey Point to Renton?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Smokey Point and 27.3 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Smokey Point and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alderwood Manor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alderwood Manor.

RAIL

Edmonds station

8 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

24 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smokey Point and Renton. Straight-line distance: 46.28 mi (74.48 km).

Smokey Point

#1 Smokey Point

Census designated place

Population1,572
Coordinates48.1523200, -122.1826400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.182632, 48.15227)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.35 $20.71
Premium $5.77 $10.73 $21.47
Diesel $5.47 $10.17 $20.34

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 Smokey Point and Renton. The current time is 22:32:22.

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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.