How far is Canterwood, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Canterwood, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Washington.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterwood and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterwood and Federal Way.
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Start on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
2039 ft · 41 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest
30 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
42 m · 3 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
2972 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue
2949 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Harborview Drive
1309 ft · 26 sec · North Harborview Drive
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Continue on Austin Street
613 ft · 20 sec · Austin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harborview Drive
2390 ft · 53 sec · Harborview Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stinson Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
1003 ft · 31 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stinson Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
3220 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Way
777 ft · 19 sec · Pioneer Way
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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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 Canterwood and Federal Way.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 North
Keep slight right
10 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Canterwood and Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canterwood to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Canterwood and 14.4 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canterwood and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterwood and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 13.46 mi (21.66 km).
#1 Canterwood
Located in Pierce County, Washington, at an elevation of approximately 344 feet, this census-designated place is situated on the Kitsap Peninsula just north of Gig Harbor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3751000, -122.5893000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.44 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
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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