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Trip from Renton, WA to Enetai, WA

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

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

60.2 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

Downtown Enetai, WA, WA

Enetai, WA

Sanket Mishra

Trip Overview

This 60.2-mile journey from Renton, WA to Enetai, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll be spending most of your time on major arteries like WA 16, I-5, and I-405, making for a predictable and efficient travel experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is quite economical for a weekend excursion or a quick relocation. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect consistent regional scenery.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 16 28.1 mi 36m
I 5 21.6 mi 27m
I 405 2 mi 2m
WA 304 1.4 mi 4m
Charleston Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Rainier Avenue South 0.9 mi 2m
Northeast Enetai Beach Road 0.5 mi 1m
Trenton Avenue Northeast 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 16 — 28.1 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

63 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn left

71 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left

98 ft · 12 sec
4

Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

0.9 mi · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
5

Continue on WA 167

324 ft · 7 sec · Valley Freeway
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 405

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 405
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 5

20 mi · 25 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto WA 16

28 mi · 36 min · WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on WA 304

1.3 mi · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on WA 304

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Callow Avenue
17

Take the exit onto WA 304

1.4 mi · 4 min · WA 304
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Washington Avenue
19

Turn slight right onto Manette Bridge

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Manette Bridge
20

Enter roundabout onto Harkins Street

62 ft · 1 sec · Harkins Street
21

Continue on Harkins Street

245 ft · 6 sec · Harkins Street
22

Turn right onto Pitt Avenue

179 ft · 8 sec · Pitt Avenue
23

Turn left onto East 11th Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · East 11th Street
24

Turn left onto Trenton Avenue Northeast

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Trenton Avenue Northeast
25

Turn right onto Northeast Alder Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Northeast Alder Street
26

At end of road, turn left onto Jacobson Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Jacobson Boulevard
27

Continue on Northeast Enetai Beach Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast Enetai Beach Road
28

Arrive at destination

Northeast Enetai Beach Road

Where to Stop

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

city in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gig Harbor, WA

30 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

Federal Way, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

University Place, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.1 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 54.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma
6
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Portland
8
25.4 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

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 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
7
25.9 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
7
54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.60 one way

$25.20 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $13.21 $26.43
premium $5.77 $13.67 $27.34
diesel $5.61 $13.29 $26.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.1 0 $6.32 $2.89
Efficient EV 15.1 0 $5.27 $2.41
EV Truck/SUV 24.1 0 $8.43 $3.85

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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

Late night in Renton on Sunday

Local time

4:29 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enetai, WA

Late night in Enetai on Sunday

Local time

4:29 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°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

18 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

1h 27m 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?

Primarily a highway-focused drive, this route boasts an 88% highway share, promising a consistent pace for most of your 60.2 miles. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on WA 16, covering 28.1 miles, which allows for a good rhythm. While the majority of the drive is on interstates, the transition onto WA 16 will offer a change of pace. Expect smooth sailing for the most part, with minimal delays on these well-maintained highways.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on WA 16.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 16 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Renton, WA to Enetai, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.

Bremerton

25.4 mi in | ~33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on WA 16. 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 Enetai, 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Enetai, 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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