Trip from Kent, WA to Newcastle, WA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.2 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 22m ★

6 AM

0h 24m

8 AM

0h 28m

10 AM

0h 26m

12 PM

0h 25m

3 PM

0h 26m

5 PM

0h 28m

8 PM

0h 23m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kent, WA to Newcastle, WA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Gowe Street, 4th Avenue South, West Willis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 15.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Gowe Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kent, WA to Newcastle, WA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent, WA to Newcastle, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Gowe Street	—	—
4th Avenue South	—	—
West Willis Street	—	—
WA 167 North	—	—
Valley Freeway	—	—
I 405 North	—	—
Northeast 44th Street	—	—
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Gowe Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Newcastle, WA.

Start on 2nd Avenue South

10 ft · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Turn right onto West Gowe Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

Turn slight right

184 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto West Willis Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Willis Street

Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton

0.4 mi · 46 sec · WA 167 North: Renton

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 405 North: Bellevue

Merge slight left

4.3 mi · 5 min

Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 44th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Northeast 44th Street

Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

102 ft · 3 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

331 ft · 8 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

Turn right onto Northeast 48th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Northeast 48th Street

Continue on Southeast 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Southeast 76th Street

Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto Newcastle Way

1.2 mi · 2 min · Newcastle Way

Turn left onto Newcastle Golf Club Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Newcastle Golf Club Road

Turn right onto 136th Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 29 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast

Continue on Southeast 71st Street

476 ft · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.18 one way

$6.36 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$3.34	$6.67
premium	$5.77	$3.45	$6.90
diesel	$5.61	$3.36	$6.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.6	$1.60	$0.73
Efficient EV	3.8	$1.33	$0.61
EV Truck/SUV	6.1	$2.13	$0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Kent, WA

Evening in Kent on Thursday

Local time

8:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newcastle, WA

Evening in Newcastle on Thursday

Local time

8:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

24m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kent, WA to Newcastle, WA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Gowe Street, 4th Avenue South, West Willis Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Kent, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Kent, WA to Newcastle, WA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent, WA to Newcastle, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Kent, WA to Newcastle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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