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

The driving distance from Camano, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.47 mi
01h 37m
Flight
59.69 mi
96.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.69 mi
Kilometers
96.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.47 mi
Kilometers
139.16 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 AM PDT
Return by in Camano
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camano
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camano
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
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Camano
42.7 mi
00h 48m
To Federal Way
43.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Camano Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Sunday
Using Coupeville as the closest live forecast in the Island County weather hub.

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South West Camano Drive

    2948 ft · 1 min · South West Camano Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Camano Hill Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · West Camano Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Camano Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North East Camano Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 532

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  5. 5

    Continue on 268th Street Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 268th Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 532

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street

    2018 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South 312th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camano 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
65.5 mi · 76%
State Route 532
8.2 mi · 9%
West Camano Hill Road
3.34 mi · 4%
North East Camano Drive
2.53 mi · 3%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 3%
268th Street Northwest
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

65.2 mi · 01h 21m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 48m from Camano
Leave By
3:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Camano and 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 Camano to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Camano and 43.8 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 3:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camano and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 59.69 mi (96.06 km).

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#1 Camano

Census designated place

Population14,202
Coordinates48.1739900, -122.5282100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: South West Camano Drive (-122.528563, 48.17401)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $15.96
Round trip
$31.92
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.96 $31.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.98 $33.96
Premium $5.77 $17.60 $35.20
Diesel $5.47 $16.67 $33.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Camano and Federal Way. The current time is 02:00:37.

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.