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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Newport, WA is about 331.4 miles (533.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.46 mi
06h 29m
Flight
251.8 mi
405.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.8 mi
Kilometers
405.23 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.46 mi
Kilometers
533.43 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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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 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-18T21:59
Arrive Newport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Federal Way
165.4 mi
03h 14m
To Newport
166 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    102 m · 11 sec · West Valley Highway North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Newport Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Newport Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Newport Highway

    65 m · 13 sec · North Newport Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Newport Highway

    49 m · 9 sec · North Newport Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Newport Highway

    38.8 mi · 52 min · North Newport Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
255 mi · 77%
North Newport Highway
41.1 mi · 12%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 7%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.6 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
03h 14m from Federal Way
Leave By
11:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.4 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.4 miles from Federal Way and 166 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.17 one way or $122.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near George

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 George and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of George

George , WA
102 E Richmond Ave, George, WA 98824
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall,City government office
George Community Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

George Community Hall

Quincy , WA
403 W Montmorency Blvd, Quincy, WA 98848
Rating 4.4/5 51 reviews Community center,Auditorium,Dance hall,Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Newport. Straight-line distance: 251.8 mi (405.23 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Newport

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Population2,137
Coordinates48.1796300, -117.0432600
Altitude653
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Newport (-117.04326, 48.17963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.27 L · about $61.17
Round trip
$122.35
23.38 gal · 88.54 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $61.17 $122.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $65.08 $130.16
Premium $5.77 $67.46 $134.93
Diesel $5.47 $63.91 $127.82

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Newport. The current time is 21:59:13.

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.