How far is Anacortes, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.05 mi
01h 48m
Flight
83.41 mi
134.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.41 mi
Kilometers
134.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.05 mi
Kilometers
165.84 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM PDT
Return by in Anacortes
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anacortes
2026-05-12T17:59
Arrive Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anacortes
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Anacortes
49.6 mi
00h 54m
To Federal Way
53.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner

    51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Kincaid Street

    619 ft · 13 sec · West Kincaid Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street

    2018 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South 312th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
79.2 mi · 77%
State Route 20
6.97 mi · 7%
Mount Vernon
5.42 mi · 5%
State Route 20 Spur
2.53 mi · 2%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 2%
South 272nd Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
83.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
00h 54m from Anacortes
Leave By
2:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Anacortes and 53.4 miles from Federal Way.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Everett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everett.

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 83.41 mi (134.23 km).

Anacortes

#1 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Avenue (-122.612626, 48.512629)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $5.57 $20.26 $40.53
Premium $5.77 $21.01 $42.01
Diesel $5.47 $19.90 $39.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Anacortes and Federal Way. The current time is 17:59:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.