How far is Federal Way, WA from Bainbridge Island, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Bainbridge Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Bainbridge Island.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto State Route 18
152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
15.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305
1800 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 305
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
3269 ft · 2 min · Madison Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Madison Avenue North
25 m · 5 sec · Madison Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Madison Avenue North
1.1 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Bainbridge Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Bainbridge Island?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Federal Way and 35.2 miles from Bainbridge Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Bainbridge Island. Straight-line distance: 23.15 mi (37.25 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge Island (-122.52124, 47.62621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $13.81 | $27.61 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
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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