How far is Amboy, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Amboy, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amboy and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amboy and Federal Way.
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Start on Northeast Amboy Road
24 m · 2 sec · Northeast Amboy Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue
2559 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road
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Continue on Northwest Hayes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road
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Continue on East CC Street
1033 ft · 38 sec · East CC Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis River Road
38 m · 7 sec · Lewis River Road
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
1774 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amboy and Federal Way.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Atlantic Avenue
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Amboy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amboy to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Amboy and 70.5 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.01 one way or $52.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Amboy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amboy and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 97.78 mi (157.36 km).
#1 Amboy
Amboy is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.9101100, -122.4464900 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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