How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Newcastle, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Newcastle, WA is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.25 mi
05h 13m
Flight
229.17 mi
368.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.17 mi
Kilometers
368.82 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.25 mi
Kilometers
452.63 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newcastle
Sat, Apr 25, 4:22 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 9:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-25T11:08
Arrive Newcastle
Sat, Apr 25, 4:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane Valley
140.3 mi
02h 36m
To Newcastle
140.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Newcastle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Newcastle.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pines Road

    820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    207.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    62 m · 6 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    1467 ft · 44 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast

    3 mi · 7 min · Lakemont Boulevard Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Newcastle Golf Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Golf Club Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 136th Avenue Southeast

    839 ft · 29 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast 71st Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 71st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Newcastle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
275 mi · 98%
Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
2.98 mi · 1%
Newcastle Golf Club Road
1.56 mi · 1%
West Lake Sammamish Parkway
0.39 mi
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

207 mi · 03h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
229.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 36m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
6:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Newcastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Newcastle?

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.3 miles from Spokane Valley and 140.9 miles from Newcastle.

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

The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.91 one way or $103.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Newcastle.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 229.17 mi (368.82 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Newcastle

#2 Newcastle

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population12,905
Coordinates47.5389900, -122.1556800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Newcastle (-122.15568, 47.53899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.57 L · about $51.91
Round trip
$103.82
19.84 gal · 75.14 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $51.91 $103.82
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.22 $110.45
Premium $5.77 $57.25 $114.50
Diesel $5.47 $54.23 $108.47

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Newcastle. The current time is 11:08:52.

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.