How far is Federal Way, WA from Normandy Park, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Normandy Park, WA is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Normandy Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Normandy Park.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
6.1 mi · 11 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 216th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 216th Street
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Continue on 7th Place South
112 m · 11 sec · 7th Place South
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Turn right onto Marine View Drive South
137 m · 13 sec · Marine View Drive South
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Continue on South 216th Street
702 ft · 20 sec · South 216th Street
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Continue on South 216th Place
1022 ft · 25 sec · South 216th Place
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Continue on 1st Avenue South
1.9 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto Southwest 186th Street
1330 ft · 52 sec · Southwest 186th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
17 m · 2 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Normandy Park.
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 right onto Pacific Highway South
6.08 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Light Rain Likely near Normandy Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Normandy Park?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Federal Way and 5 miles from Normandy Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Light Rain Likely near Normandy Park.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
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 Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Normandy Park. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.84 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Normandy Park
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,566 |
| Coordinates | 47.4362100, -122.3406800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Normandy Park (-122.34068, 47.43621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
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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