Origin
North Bend, WA
Morning in North Bend on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bend, WA to Auburn, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bend, WA
Ken Cheatham
Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.7-mile drive from North Bend, WA to Auburn, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 39 minutes. With 93% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $6, making it an economical option. The route travels within the Pacific Coast region, offering a convenient connection between these two Washington communities. Given its short length and highway-focused profile, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or a dedicated outing without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 23.2 mi | 29m |
| I 90 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Bendigo Boulevard North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| A Street Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cross Street Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bendigo Boulevard South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Auburn Way South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 23.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bend, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bendigo Boulevard North
2
Continue on WA 202
369 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bendigo Boulevard South
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 90
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
8
Continue on WA 18
23 mi
·
29 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward WA 164 East: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Auburn Way South
321 ft
·
12 sec
·
Auburn Way South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cross Street Southeast
12
Turn right onto A Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
A Street Southeast
13
Turn right onto East Main Street
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
9
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward WA 164 East: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 164 East: Auburn
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Auburn Way South
Turn right onto Auburn Way South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.43 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
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
Auburn, WA
Morning in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
SSW 5 mph
3% chance
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
6 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
39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 29.7 miles spent on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles, primarily on State Route 18. While the profile suggests a highway focus, keep in mind that the initial part of the journey may involve navigating local roads like Bendigo Boulevard North before merging onto the faster-paced State Route 18 and I-90. This blend means you'll transition from potentially slower urban or town driving to more consistent highway speeds.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between North Bend, WA and Auburn, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
Tacoma
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on State Route 18. 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 Auburn, 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Auburn, 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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