How far is Federal Way, WA from Alderton, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Alderton, WA is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Alderton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Alderton.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Turn right onto West Valley Highway North
2380 ft · 49 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
152 m · 20 sec · 15th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 South: Tacoma
2106 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
3042 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting
1009 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Orting Highway East
2213 ft · 58 sec · Orting Highway East
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Continue on State Route 162
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 162
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 162
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Alderton.
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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
6.36 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Federal Way and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Alderton?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Federal Way and 7.3 miles from Alderton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Federal Way and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderton.
Stop Ideas Near Pacific
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacific.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Alderton. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.11 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alderton
Alderton is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1695500, -122.2292800 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alderton (-122.22928, 47.16955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $5.23 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
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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