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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Langley, WA is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.79 mi
01h 42m
Flight
49.78 mi
80.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.79 mi
Kilometers
93 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Langley
Mon, Jun 1, 4:02 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Mon, Jun 1, 5:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-06-01T14:20
Arrive Langley
Mon, Jun 1, 4:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Federal Way
28.9 mi
00h 51m
To Langley
28.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.9 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 525 North: Alderwood Mall Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  17. 17

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 525

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 525

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Langley Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Camano Avenue

    2199 ft · 1 min · Camano Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cascade Avenue

    1404 ft · 50 sec · Cascade Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-5 North
35.3 mi · 61%
WA 525 North
6.44 mi · 11%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 5%
Langley Road
2.89 mi · 5%
State Route 525
2.64 mi · 5%
Pacific Highway South
2.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-5 North

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 51m from Federal Way
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Langley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Federal Way and 28.9 miles from Langley.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shoreline, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shoreline.

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Langley. Straight-line distance: 49.78 mi (80.12 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Langley

City in British Columbia

Population1,148
Coordinates48.0400900, -122.4062600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Langley (-122.40626, 48.04009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $10.68
Round trip
$21.35
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.68 $21.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $5.77 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.47 $11.15 $22.31

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Langley. The current time is 14:20:04.

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.