How far is Federal Way, WA from Manchester, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Manchester, WA is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01h 01m.
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.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Manchester.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto State Route 18
152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road
1728 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Mullenix Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Mullenix Road
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Turn left onto Phillips Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 5 min · Phillips Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Turn left onto Locker Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Locker Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Southworth Drive
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Turn right onto Colchester Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Colchester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Colchester Drive East
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Drive East
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Manchester.
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.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
19.4 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.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Partly Cloudy near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Manchester?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Federal Way and 21 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Partly Cloudy near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
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 Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 19.44 mi (31.29 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Situated on the eastern shore of the Kitsap Peninsula in Kitsap County, this waterfront community sits at an approximate elevation of 30 feet overlooking Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5556600, -122.5450700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-122.54507, 47.55566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
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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