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Trip from Renton, WA to Eastmont, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

32.6 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Eastmont, WA, WA

Eastmont, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Trip Overview

Renton, WA to Eastmont, WA is 32.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via WA 900, I 405, and Bothell-Everett Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington and the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward trip. You'll mostly encounter highway driving, making it a quick and efficient option if you need to get between these two points. Consider this route for its brevity and ease, especially if you're looking for a simple transit rather than an extended scenic tour.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 900 15 mi 19m
I 405 6.9 mi 8m
Bothell-Everett Highway 6.1 mi 11m
35th Avenue Southeast 1.3 mi 2m
132nd Street Southeast 1 mi 1m
North 3rd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Airport Way 0.4 mi 1m
Sunset Boulevard North 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 900 — 15 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Eastmont, WA.

1

Start on this road

63 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn left

71 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left

98 ft · 9 sec
4

Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

520 ft · 12 sec · Rainier Avenue South
5

Turn right onto Airport Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Airport Way
6

Continue on Logan Avenue South

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Logan Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto WA 900

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 900

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
10

Take the ramp onto WA 900

15 mi · 19 min · WA 900
Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
14

Turn straight onto WA 527

6.1 mi · 11 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto WA 96

1.0 mi · 1 min · 132nd Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto 35th Avenue Southeast

1.3 mi · 2 min · 35th Avenue Southeast
17

Turn right onto 111th Place Southeast

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 111th Place Southeast
18

Continue on 38th Drive Southeast

93 ft · 4 sec · 38th Drive Southeast
19

Arrive at destination

38th Drive Southeast

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in King County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodinville, WA

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mill Creek, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kirkland, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 3rd Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | WA 900

Take the ramp onto WA 900 toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
6
16.7 mi into trip | ~23m 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
23.7 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
6
23.9 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.82 one way

$13.65 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $7.16 $14.31
premium $5.77 $7.40 $14.81
diesel $5.61 $7.20 $14.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.85 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.56 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Renton, WA

Afternoon in Renton on Sunday

Local time

2:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eastmont, WA

Afternoon in Eastmont on Sunday

Local time

2:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

49m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15 miles on WA 900, offering a good period of consistent travel. The route transitions between different highways, including WA 900, I 405, and the Bothell-Everett Highway. Expect a mix of speeds, with the potential for quicker progress on the interstate sections and potentially more varied conditions on WA 900.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on WA 900.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 900 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WA 900): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Renton, WA to Eastmont, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.

Mill Creek

23.7 mi in | ~32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15 miles on WA 900. 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 Eastmont, 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 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WA 900): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Eastmont, 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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