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

The driving distance from Bridgeport, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.27 mi
03h 58m
Flight
131.72 mi
211.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.72 mi
Kilometers
211.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.27 mi
Kilometers
349.67 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM PDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Federal Way
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cashmere
WA

Former princely state, now a disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan

From Bridgeport
110.4 mi
01h 59m
To Federal Way
106.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Avenue

    1691 ft · 39 sec · Columbia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    985 ft · 20 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    1501 ft · 30 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 173

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 173

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 173

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 173

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    2338 ft · 52 sec · West Main Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway

    15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US 2/97

    1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97

  11. 11

    Continue on Odabashian Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
60.3 mi · 28%
US 97
45.1 mi · 21%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 11%
US 2
14.3 mi · 7%
State Route 173
9.73 mi · 4%
Sunset Highway
3.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.6 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cashmere
01h 59m from Bridgeport
Leave By
9:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cashmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Bridgeport and 106.9 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.14 one way or $80.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cashmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cashmere, 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 Cashmere.

RAIL

Leavenworth

16 mi away
11645 North Rd
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

17 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Columbia Station

17 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

55 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 131.72 mi (211.99 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Douglas County, Washington

Population2,585
Coordinates48.0082000, -119.6711600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Avenue (-119.671335, 48.008061)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.02 L · about $40.14
Round trip
$80.27
15.34 gal · 58.04 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $40.14 $80.27
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.70 $85.40
Premium $5.77 $44.26 $88.53
Diesel $5.47 $41.93 $83.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Federal Way. The current time is 00:31:32.

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.