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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.46 mi
02h 43m
Flight
75.66 mi
121.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.66 mi
Kilometers
121.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.46 mi
Kilometers
187.43 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Angeles
Wed, May 6, 1:25 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Wed, May 6, 4:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-05-06T10:42
Arrive Port Angeles
Wed, May 6, 1:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
58.2 mi
01h 21m
To Port Angeles
58.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

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.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue South

    2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 18

    152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma

    633 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1763 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge

    617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 104

    794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104

    2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    34.7 mi · 51 min · Olympic Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street

    120 m · 12 sec · East Front Street

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto East Front Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Front Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    71 m · 14 sec · North Lincoln Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    71 m · 19 sec

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
34.7 mi · 30%
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 25%
State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 20%
State Route 104
13.8 mi · 12%
I 5 South
9.11 mi · 8%
Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
01h 21m from Federal Way
Leave By
1:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poulsbo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

21 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

42 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

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).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Port Angeles

#2 Port Angeles

City in Clallam County, Washington

Population20,381
Coordinates48.1181500, -123.4307400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Port Angeles (-123.43074, 48.11815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.56 L · about $21.51
Round trip
$43.02
8.22 gal · 31.12 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Port Angeles. The current time is 10:42:49.

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.