How far is Federal Way, WA from Gold Bar, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Gold Bar, WA is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Gold Bar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Gold Bar.
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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
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
595 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewis Avenue West
47 m · 7 sec · Lewis Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Gold Bar.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Gold Bar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Gold Bar?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Federal Way and 30.9 miles from Gold Bar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.41 one way or $22.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Gold Bar.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Gold Bar. Straight-line distance: 46.76 mi (75.25 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Bar
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,385 |
| Coordinates | 47.8567700, -121.6970600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Bar (-121.69706, 47.85677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
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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