How far is Tacoma, WA from Newport, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Newport, WA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Newport.
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Start on South 11th Street
686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp
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Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast
1298 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
645 ft · 21 sec · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue Southeast
851 ft · 37 sec · 120th Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 120th Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Newport.
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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tacoma 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 Tacoma to Newport?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Tacoma and 16.4 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Newport. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.58 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
| Population | 2,266 |
| Coordinates | 47.5712100, -122.1806800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-122.18068, 47.57121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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