How far is Federal Way, WA from Port Angeles, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Port Angeles, WA is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 02h 43m.
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 Kitsap 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 Port Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Port Angeles.
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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
28.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge
617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Continue on State Route 104
794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104
2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
34.7 mi · 51 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
120 m · 12 sec · East Front Street
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Merge slight left onto East Front Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Front Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Street
71 m · 14 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn left
71 m · 19 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 Port Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Olympic Highway
Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
34.7 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Port Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Port Angeles?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Poulsbo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Federal Way and 58.3 miles from Port Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 1:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Port Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Poulsbo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poulsbo.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Port Angeles. Straight-line distance: 75.66 mi (121.76 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Angeles
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 20,381 |
| Coordinates | 48.1181500, -123.4307400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Angeles (-123.43074, 48.11815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
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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