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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Eastgate, WA is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
22.87 mi
00h 34m
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
22.87 mi
Kilometers
36.81 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastgate
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-19T04:35
Arrive Eastgate
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
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 Federal Way
11.4 mi
00h 17m
To Eastgate
11.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle

    2172 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast

    1298 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

    2278 ft · 1 min · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast

    1258 ft · 31 sec · Factoria Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast Newport Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Newport Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Allen Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Allen Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Eastgate.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
9.99 mi · 44%
I-5 North
7.34 mi · 32%
Pacific Highway South
2.48 mi · 11%
South 272nd Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Southeast Allen Road
0.67 mi · 3%
Southeast Newport Way
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

9.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tukwila
00h 17m from Federal Way
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Light Rain Likely near Eastgate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Eastgate?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 11.4 miles from Federal Way and 11.4 miles from Eastgate.

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 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Federal Way and Eastgate. Straight-line distance: 18.97 mi (30.53 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Eastgate

#2 Eastgate

Census designated place and neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington

Population4,958
Coordinates47.5726600, -122.1457800
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Eastgate (-122.14578, 47.57266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.24 $8.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $5.77 $4.67 $9.35
Diesel $5.47 $4.43 $8.86

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 Federal Way and Eastgate. The current time is 04:35:26.

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.