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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Marysville, WA is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.07 mi
01h 08m
Flight
50.79 mi
81.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.79 mi
Kilometers
81.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.07 mi
Kilometers
91.84 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marysville
Tue, May 12, 4:52 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-05-12T15:44
Arrive Marysville
Tue, May 12, 4:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
27.9 mi
00h 34m
To Marysville
29.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville

    1114 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-5 North
52.1 mi · 91%
Pacific Highway South
2.48 mi · 4%
South 272nd Street
0.69 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
WA 528 East
0.21 mi
South 312th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I-5 North

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 01h 05m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 34m from Federal Way
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Marysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 27.9 miles from Federal Way and 29.1 miles from Marysville.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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 Shoreline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Shoreline City Hall
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Shoreline City Hall

Shoreline , WA
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City or town hall

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 Marysville. Straight-line distance: 50.79 mi (81.74 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.312612, 47.32232)
End: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.19 $22.38
Premium $5.77 $11.60 $23.20
Diesel $5.47 $10.99 $21.98

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Marysville. The current time is 15:44:14.

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.