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Trip from Renton, WA to Norwood Village, WA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

9.6 mi

15 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Norwood Village, WA, WA

Norwood Village, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

This quick 9.6-mile drive from Renton to Norwood Village in Washington will only take about 17 minutes, making it a perfect option if you're short on time. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical choice for a short hop. The route primarily utilizes WA 900, 124th Avenue Southeast, and North 3rd Street, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this brief journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

4.8 miles from Renton, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 59% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles along WA 900. This suggests a blend of faster road sections and potentially some more localized streets as you approach your destination. The character of the drive will likely shift as you transition from more arterial roads to those within residential or commercial areas. It's not a monotonous highway cruise, nor is it a purely technical backroad experience.

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.
WA 900 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 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 0.7 miles in near North 3rd Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 9.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WA 900): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 3rd Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | WA 900

Take the ramp onto WA 900 toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
8
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast

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. Exit 10 Toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard S...
6
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | Factoria Boulevard Southeast

Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Renton, WA to Norwood Village, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Factoria Boulevard Southeast along the way.

Factoria Boulevard Southeast

7.1 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 900 5.4 mi 7m
124th Avenue Southeast 0.8 mi 1m
North 3rd Street 0.6 mi 1m
128th Avenue Southeast 0.5 mi 1m
Airport Way 0.4 mi 1m
Sunset Boulevard North 0.3 mi <1m
Factoria Boulevard Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 900 — 5.4 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Norwood Village, WA.

1

Start on this road

63 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn left

71 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left

98 ft · 9 sec
4

Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

520 ft · 12 sec · Rainier Avenue South
5

Turn right onto Airport Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Airport Way
6

Continue on Logan Avenue South

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Logan Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto WA 900

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 900

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
10

Take the ramp onto WA 900

5.4 mi · 7 min · WA 900
Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 10 Toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · 124th Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Southeast 38th Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Southeast 38th Street
15

Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on Richards Road

395 ft · 18 sec · Richards Road
17

Turn sharp left onto Southeast 32nd Street

400 ft · 12 sec · Southeast 32nd Street
18

Turn right onto 128th Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · 128th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street

295 ft · 15 sec · Southeast 25th Street
20

Turn right

46 ft · 3 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 17-minute duration, flexibility is key for this 9.6-mile trip. You can easily depart whenever it suits you, and there's no need to rush or plan for multiple stops. With a minimal fuel cost of $2, you can be confident in your budget. Pay attention as you transition from WA 900 onto local roads like 124th Avenue Southeast, as this is where the driving will slow down the most. Since there are no designated stops, consider a brief pause if you need to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment before completing the short drive.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.8 miles from Renton, WA, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 9.6 miles or 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.8 miles or 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwood Village, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Renton, WA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Renton, WA

This is one driving day of about 9.6 miles and 17m.

At 9.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on WA 900 for about 5.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.8 mi from Renton, WA · 8m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Bellevue, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.8 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Norwood Village, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Norwood Village, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.01 one way

$4.02 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $2.11 $4.21
premium $5.77 $2.18 $4.36
diesel $5.61 $2.12 $4.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.01 $0.46
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.84 $0.38
EV Truck/SUV 3.8 0 $1.34 $0.61

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Renton, WA

Evening in Renton on Wednesday

Local time

6:12 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norwood Village, WA

Evening in Norwood Village on Wednesday

Local time

6:12 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°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

17m 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 Renton, WA to Norwood Village, WA covers 9.6 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 900, 124th Avenue Southeast, North 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Renton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.01 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 15 decision points packed into just 9.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WA 900): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Renton, WA to Norwood Village, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Factoria Boulevard Southeast along the way.

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