How far is Central Park, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Central Park, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
82.15 mi
01h 29m
Flight
69.17 mi
111.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.17 mi
Kilometers
111.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.15 mi
Kilometers
132.21 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 AM PDT
Return by in Central Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Park
2026-04-17T22:32
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Park
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
Olympia
WA

The capital of Washington state.

From Central Park
41.1 mi
00h 44m
To Federal Way
41.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Park and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Olympic Highway

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Olympic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Park 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
80.9 mi · 99%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi · 1%
South 312th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
00h 44m from Central Park
Leave By
3:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Central Park 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 Central Park to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Central Park and 41.1 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.18 one way or $30.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Olympia

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 Olympia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.7 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

10 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

36 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

68 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Park and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 69.17 mi (111.32 km).

Central Park

#1 Central Park

Public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States

Population2,685
Coordinates46.9734300, -123.6923900
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: US 12 (-123.69242, 46.97362)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $15.18
Round trip
$30.35
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.18 $30.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.14 $32.29
Premium $5.77 $16.74 $33.47
Diesel $5.47 $15.85 $31.71

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 Central Park and Federal Way. The current time is 22:32:21.

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.