Origin
Newcastle, WA
Morning in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
9:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, WA to Kent, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Newcastle, WA to Kent, WA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valley Freeway, I 405, Central Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Valley Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Newcastle, WA to Kent, WA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Valley Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
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 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue Sou...
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
7
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
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.
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newcastle, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Rainier Avenue South and 84Th Avenue South.
Rainier Avenue South
7.4 mi in
|
~13m
84Th Avenue South
13 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| I 405 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Central Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Newcastle Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Newcastle Golf Club Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 76th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, WA and Kent, 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
·
45 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
·
46 sec
·
Southeast 76th Street
7
Continue on Northeast 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northeast 48th Street
8
Turn left onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
336 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
9
Enter roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
10
Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
512 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
11
Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 405 South
13
Merge onto I 405
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto WA 167
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto East Gowe Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Gowe Street
20
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
21
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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.
Destination
Kent, WA
Morning in Kent on Friday
Local time
9:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Kent, WA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Freeway, I 405, Central Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 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 $3.10 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newcastle, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Rainier Avenue South and 84Th Avenue South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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