How far is Federal Way, WA from Bothell East, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Bothell East, WA is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Bothell East.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Bothell East.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle
2172 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 527 North: Mill Creek
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bothell-Everett Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn right onto Maltby Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maltby Road
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Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast
2097 ft · 53 sec · 39th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 209th Place Southeast
793 ft · 40 sec · 209th Place Southeast
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Turn left onto 37th Avenue Southeast
127 m · 18 sec · 37th Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 37th Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Bothell East.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Bothell East.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Bothell East?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Federal Way and 20.2 miles from Bothell East.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Bothell East.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Bothell East. Straight-line distance: 33.97 mi (54.67 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bothell East
This suburban area in Snohomish County is situated east of Interstate 405, characterized by its rolling hills and proximity to the Sammamish River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8063100, -122.1842700 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Bothell East (-122.18427, 47.80631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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