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

The driving distance from Eastgate, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.46 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.97 mi
30.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.97 mi
Kilometers
30.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.46 mi
Kilometers
39.36 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM PDT
Return by in Eastgate
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastgate
2026-04-19T03:08
Arrive Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eastgate
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Tukwila
WA

City in Washington

From Eastgate
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Federal Way
12.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
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 Eastgate and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Allen Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Allen Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Newport Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Newport Way

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast

    1372 ft · 38 sec · Factoria Boulevard Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

    2727 ft · 1 min · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 405 South: Renton

    1275 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 9 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 Eastgate and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
10.3 mi · 42%
I 5 South
7.56 mi · 31%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 10%
South 272nd Street
0.93 mi · 4%
Southeast Allen Road
0.67 mi · 3%
Southeast Newport Way
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

10 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tukwila
00h 18m from Eastgate
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Eastgate 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 Eastgate to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Eastgate and 12.8 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eastgate and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Tukwila

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 Tukwila and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

2 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

28 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastgate and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 18.97 mi (30.53 km).

Eastgate

#1 Eastgate

Census designated place and neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington

Population4,958
Coordinates47.5726600, -122.1457800
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Allen Road (-122.145787, 47.572688)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$9.00
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.50 $9.00
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.79 $9.58
Premium $5.77 $4.96 $9.93
Diesel $5.47 $4.70 $9.40

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 Eastgate and Federal Way. The current time is 03:08:12.

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.