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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Frederickson, WA is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
19.95 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.77 mi
25.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.77 mi
Kilometers
25.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.95 mi
Kilometers
32.11 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederickson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-23T15:16
Arrive Frederickson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Puyallup
WA

The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.

From Federal Way
9.9 mi
00h 18m
To Frederickson
10 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue South

    2979 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Enchanted Parkway South

    1521 ft · 35 sec · Enchanted Parkway South

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Enchanted Parkway South

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South

  7. 7

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East

  8. 8

    Continue on North Meridian

    2934 ft · 1 min · North Meridian

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Sumner, Seattle

    2198 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Olympia, Eatonville

    6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Summit

    1899 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Canyon Road East

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Canyon Road East

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    610 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    93 m · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 512 West
5.98 mi · 30%
Canyon Road East
4.34 mi · 22%
Meridian Avenue East
3.35 mi · 17%
Enchanted Parkway South
2.37 mi · 12%
Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 9%
16th Avenue South
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WA 512 West

Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Olympia, Eatonville

5.98 mi · 00h 08m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puyallup
00h 18m from Federal Way
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Frederickson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Federal Way and 10 miles from Frederickson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Frederickson.

Stop Ideas Near Puyallup

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 Puyallup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.6 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.3 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
Auburn Business Licenses
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Auburn Business Licenses

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 8 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 Puyallup.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

11 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

31 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

44 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

46 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Frederickson. Straight-line distance: 15.77 mi (25.38 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Frederickson

Census designated place

Population18,719
Coordinates47.0962100, -122.3587300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Frederickson (-122.35873, 47.09621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.43
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.72 $7.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $5.77 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.47 $3.88 $7.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Frederickson. The current time is 15:16:27.

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.