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

The driving distance from Bremerton, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
44.58 mi
00h 55m
Flight
22.59 mi
36.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.59 mi
Kilometers
36.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.58 mi
Kilometers
71.74 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 PM PDT
Return by in Bremerton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremerton
2026-04-18T15:01
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremerton
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
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Bremerton
22.2 mi
00h 27m
To Federal Way
22.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Callow Avenue

    1334 ft · 48 sec · North Callow Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Charleston Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Charleston Boulevard

    2804 ft · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton

    2532 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremerton 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 62%
I 5 North
10.7 mi · 24%
State Highway 3 West
1.79 mi · 4%
Charleston Boulevard
1.29 mi · 3%
6th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Continue on State Highway 16

26.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 27m from Bremerton
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Bremerton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Bremerton and 22.3 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Bremerton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Gig Harbor
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremerton and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.35 km).

Bremerton

#1 Bremerton

A city in Kitsap County, Washington.

Population42,322
Coordinates47.5673200, -122.6326400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-122.63264, 47.567326)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.43
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.22 $16.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $5.77 $9.06 $18.12
Diesel $5.47 $8.58 $17.17

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremerton and Federal Way. The current time is 15:01:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.