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Trip from Renton, WA to Maltby, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

Downtown Maltby, WA, WA

Maltby, WA

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Trip Overview

Renton to Maltby is 26.6 miles and takes about 36 minutes via WA 900, WA 522, and I 405, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a primarily highway-focused experience. It's a short enough trip that you can easily fit it into a busy day, making it ideal for a quick errand or a connection between two points without a significant time commitment. Expect a practical journey with minimal detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 900 15 mi 19m
WA 522 5.2 mi 6m
I 405 3 mi 3m
North 3rd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Airport Way 0.4 mi 1m
Sunset Boulevard North 0.3 mi <1m
Yew Way 0.2 mi <1m
Logan Avenue South 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 900 — 15 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Maltby, 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

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
14

Merge onto WA 522

5.2 mi · 6 min · WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto WA 524

346 ft · 9 sec · Paradise Lake Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto WA 524

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Yew Way
17

Turn left onto WA 524

455 ft · 18 sec · Maltby Road
18

Turn sharp right onto Broadway Avenue

127 ft · 5 sec · Broadway Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

Broadway Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 26.6 — 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
19.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

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 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
6
26.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | Broadway Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Broadway Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.57 one way

$11.13 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $5.84 $11.68
premium $5.77 $6.04 $12.08
diesel $5.61 $5.87 $11.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 20, 2026

Origin

Renton, WA

Late night in Renton on Tuesday

Local time

2:21 AM

PDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maltby, WA

Late night in Maltby on Tuesday

Local time

2:21 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°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

21 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

36m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches on WA 900, WA 522, and I 405, providing a consistent pace for most of the 26.6 miles. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is about 15 miles on WA 900, offering a good opportunity to settle in. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel, minimizing local traffic for a direct connection.

87% 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 WA 522. 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 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

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 Maltby, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Woodinville along the way.

Woodinville

19.8 mi in | ~27m

About the Cities

Starting in Renton, WA

Full guide →

Renton is a city in King County, Washington south of Bellevue and north of Kent. It is a quiet suburb of Seattle at the base of Lake Washington. Renton is primarily known as the site of the Boeing 737 plant, where the popular commercial jetliner is built. Renton is also notable for being the resting place of rock legend Jimi Hendrix. Its relatively inexpensive property prices make it a solid choice of stay while visiting Seattle, and the downtown area has many quiet charms of its own.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). 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 Maltby, 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 Maltby, 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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