Origin
Martha Lake, WA
Morning in Martha Lake on Sunday
Local time
7:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martha Lake, WA to Renton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martha Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Martha Lake to Renton is 29.9 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 405, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on major roadways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. It's a good choice if you need to get from one area to the other without much fuss. You'll find this route offers a practical way to cover the distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 24.5 mi | 30m |
| 164th Street Southwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Logan Avenue North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Alderwood Mall Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Airport Way South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| WA 525 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Southport Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 24.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martha Lake, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on Pitner Drive
427 ft
·
24 sec
·
Pitner Drive
2
Turn left onto East Shore Drive
357 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Shore Drive
3
Turn left
360 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn right onto 164th Street Southwest
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
164th Street Southwest
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Alderwood Mall Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Alderwood Mall Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto WA 525
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
WA 525
8
Continue on I 405
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 5
Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
164th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 164th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset B...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Renton, WA
Morning in Renton on Sunday
Local time
7:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 24.5 miles on I 405, offering a consistent, high-speed travel experience. While the majority of the trip is on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of 164th Street Southwest and Logan Avenue North, which may offer a slightly different pace. Overall, prepare for a drive that emphasizes efficient travel over varied scenery.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and 164th Street Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (164th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Martha Lake, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sunset Boulevard Northeast along the way.
Sunset Boulevard Northeast
27.6 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Renton, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (164th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Renton, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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