How far is Federal Way, WA from Lake Forest Park, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Lake Forest Park, WA is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 49m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Lake Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Lake Forest Park.
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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
27 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 523: Northeast 145th Street
1282 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
116 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 5th Avenue Northeast
11 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 5th Avenue Northeast
14 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto Northeast 145th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Northeast 145th Street
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Turn left onto Bothell Way Northeast
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bothell Way Northeast
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Turn left onto Ballinger Way Northeast
1626 ft · 50 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Lake Forest Park.
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.
I-5 North
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 34m
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 Lake Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Lake Forest Park?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Federal Way and 17.2 miles from Lake Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
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 White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Lake Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 30.06 mi (48.37 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Forest Park
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.7567600, -122.2809600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Forest Park (-122.28096, 47.75676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
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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