Origin
Newcastle, WA
Night in Newcastle on Thursday
Local time
10:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, WA to Redmond, WA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
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.
Newcastle, WA
Harrison Reilly
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Newcastle, WA to Redmond, WA covers 14 miles and takes about 23m 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 Commons Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 Redmond, WA is easy. At 23m 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 Redmond, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 136th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Newcastle Golf Club Road | — | — |
| Newcastle Commons Drive | — | — |
| Coal Creek Parkway Southeast | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| WA 520 | — | — |
| WA 520 East | — | — |
| 124th Avenue Northeast | — | — |
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 Redmond, WA.
1
Start on Southeast 71st Street
476 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 71st Street
2
Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
136th Avenue Southeast
3
Turn right onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
292 ft
·
12 sec
·
Newcastle Golf Club Road
4
Turn left onto Newcastle Commons Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newcastle Commons Drive
5
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
6
Take the ramp right toward I 405 North
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 405 North
7
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
9
Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
10
Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
124th Avenue Northeast
11
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
5 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
13
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
14
Turn right onto Leary Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leary Way
15
Turn right onto Redmond Way
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Redmond Way
16
Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
Redmond, WA
Night in Redmond on Thursday
Local time
10:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
9 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
23m 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 Redmond, WA covers 14 miles and takes about 23m 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 Commons Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 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 $2.93 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 Redmond, WA is easy. At 23m 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 Redmond, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newcastle, WA to Redmond, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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