Origin
Redmond, WA
Evening in Redmond on Friday
Local time
8:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Covington, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Covington, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redmond, WA to Covington, WA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 76th Street, Leary Way, WA 520 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 28.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 76th 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 Redmond, WA to Covington, WA is easy. At 46m 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 Redmond, WA to Covington, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 76th Street | — | — |
| Leary Way | — | — |
| WA 520 West | — | — |
| Northeast 40th Street | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
| WA 515 South | — | — |
| Talbot Road South | — | — |
| Benson Drive South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 76th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Covington, WA.
1
Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street
7 ft
·
Northeast 76th Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
4
Turn slight left onto Leary Way
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Leary Way
5
Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
WA 520 West
6
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
7
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast 40th Street
8
Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
WA 520 West: Seattle
9
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 405 South: Renton
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward WA 515 South: Talbot Road South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 515 South: Talbot Road South
13
Turn left onto Talbot Road South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Talbot Road South
14
Continue on Benson Drive South
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Benson Drive South
15
Continue on 108th Avenue Southeast
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
108th Avenue Southeast
16
Turn left onto Southeast 208th Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Southeast 208th Street
17
Turn right onto 116th Avenue Southeast
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
18
Turn left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
19
Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
20
Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast 272nd Street
21
Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast 272nd Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.34 | $12.69 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Covington, WA
Evening in Covington on Friday
Local time
8:41 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 Redmond, WA to Covington, WA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 76th Street, Leary Way, WA 520 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Redmond, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 Redmond, WA to Covington, WA is easy. At 46m 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 Redmond, WA to Covington, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Redmond, WA to Covington, 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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