How far is Federal Way, WA from Milton, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Milton, WA is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Milton.
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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
2979 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on Enchanted Parkway South
1521 ft · 35 sec · Enchanted Parkway South
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Keep slight left to continue on Enchanted Parkway South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Enchanted Parkway South
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Turn slight right onto 28th Avenue South
1737 ft · 43 sec · 28th Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto 27th Avenue
2791 ft · 1 min · 27th Avenue
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Turn right onto Milton Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Milton Way
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Turn slight left onto 16th Avenue
83 m · 15 sec · 16th Avenue
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Turn left onto Maine Street
38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Milton.
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.
Pacific Highway South
Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Milton?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Federal Way and 3 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
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 Edgewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Milton. Straight-line distance: 5.13 mi (8.25 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 8,222 |
| Coordinates | 47.2481600, -122.3129000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-122.3129, 47.24816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
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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