Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maplewood, WA
Jason Kim
This 43-mile drive from Renton to Maplewood, Washington, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. The journey primarily utilizes major highways, with I-5, WA 16, and I-405 forming the backbone of your route. Given the short distance and straightforward path, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this Pacific Coast region excursion. The overall feel of this drive is efficient and highway-focused, making it a practical option for getting between these two Washington locations.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The character of this drive is decidedly highway-focused, with 76% of the route utilizing interstates. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 21.6 miles on I-5. While it's a predominantly high-speed journey, the transition between I-5, WA 16, and I-405 will offer some variation in your driving experience. This route emphasizes efficient travel over winding country roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Renton, WA and Maplewood, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Bremerton
Wollochet Drive Northwest
City Center
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 21.6 mi | 27m |
| WA 16 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| I 405 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Crescent Valley Drive Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Peacock Hill Road Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Stinson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Maplewood, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
Continue on WA 167
Take the exit
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto WA 16
Take the exit
Continue on Stinson Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
Continue on Stinson Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Harborview Drive
Continue on Harborview Drive
Continue on North Harborview Drive
Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
Enter roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
Turn right onto Southeast 160th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 14th Avenue Northwest
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Renton, WA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Maplewood, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Renton on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Maplewood on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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