How far is Federal Way, WA from Fife Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Fife Heights, WA is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Fife Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Fife Heights.
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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
5.2 mi · 9 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto Porter Way
64 m · 11 sec · Porter Way
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Turn left onto 70th Avenue East
1123 ft · 42 sec · 70th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 10th Street East
1225 ft · 34 sec · 10th Street East
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Turn right onto 66th Avenue East
2051 ft · 1 min · 66th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 4th Street East
1279 ft · 37 sec · 4th Street East
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Continue on 62nd Avenue Northeast
1961 ft · 56 sec · 62nd Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 62nd Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Fife Heights.
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.
Pacific Highway South
Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
5.17 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fife Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Fife Heights?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Federal Way and 3.4 miles from Fife Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fife Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Fife Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.64 mi (7.47 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fife Heights
Situated in Pierce County at an elevation of approximately 407 feet, this unincorporated community rests on a plateau overlooking the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2589900, -122.3456800 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fife Heights (-122.34568, 47.25899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $5.44 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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