Origin
Newcastle, WA
Morning in Newcastle on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, WA
Harrison Reilly
Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA covers 22.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 136th Avenue Southeast, Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 31m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 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.
136th Avenue Southeast 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 Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 31m 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 Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 136th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Newcastle Golf Club Road | — | — |
| Newcastle Way | — | — |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Southeast 76th Street | — | — |
| Northeast 48th Street | — | — |
| Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
136th Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on Southeast 71st Street
476 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 71st Street
2
Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
136th Avenue Southeast
3
Turn left onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Newcastle Golf Club Road
4
Turn right onto Newcastle Way
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Newcastle Way
5
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
6
Turn right onto Southeast 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southeast 76th Street
7
Continue on Northeast 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast 48th Street
8
Turn left onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
10
Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
512 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
11
Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
12
Take the ramp left toward I 405 South
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 405 South
13
Merge slight left
4.0 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
15
Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
WA 167 South: Auburn
16
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Valley Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
15th Street Northwest
18
Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Street Northwest
19
Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
C Street Northwest
20
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.65 one way
$9.29 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Saturday
Local time
8:34 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
3 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
31m 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 Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA covers 22.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 136th Avenue Southeast, Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Newcastle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.65 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 Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 31m 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 Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newcastle, WA to Auburn, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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