How far is Suquamish, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Suquamish, WA to Renton, WA is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
79.56 mi
01h 31m
Flight
23.2 mi
37.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.56 mi
Kilometers
128.04 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:22 PM PDT
Return by in Suquamish
Fri, Apr 17, 8:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suquamish
2026-04-17T17:50
Arrive Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suquamish
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
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Suquamish
39.6 mi
00h 45m
To Renton
40 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suquamish and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Avenue Northeast

    151 m · 21 sec · Augusta Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Suquamish Way Northeast

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Suquamish Way Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    2762 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 35%
I 5 North
21 mi · 26%
State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi · 20%
State Highway 305 Northeast
6.34 mi · 8%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 3%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Continue on State Highway 16

26.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 45m from Suquamish
Leave By
3:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Suquamish and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suquamish to Renton?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Suquamish and 40 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 3:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Suquamish and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

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 Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Tacoma Municipal Court
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Tacoma Municipal Court

Tacoma , WA
930 Tacoma Ave S #841, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 2.1/5 48 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suquamish and Renton. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 km).

Suquamish

#1 Suquamish

Census designated place

Population4,140
Coordinates47.7312100, -122.5523600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta Avenue Northeast (-122.55242, 47.73121)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.41
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.70 $29.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.64 $31.29
Premium $5.77 $16.22 $32.43
Diesel $5.47 $15.36 $30.72

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Suquamish and Renton. The current time is 17:50:40.

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.