How far is Federal Way, WA from Port Ludlow, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Port Ludlow, WA is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Port Ludlow.
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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 1 toward Beaver Valley Road
12 m · 1 sec · Beaver Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Turn right onto Oak Bay Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road
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Turn right onto Marina View Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Marina View Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marina View Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Port Ludlow.
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.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Port Ludlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Port Ludlow?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Navy Yard City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Federal Way and 37.4 miles from Port Ludlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 3:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Port Ludlow.
Stop Ideas Near Navy Yard City
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 Navy Yard City.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Port Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 45.11 mi (72.59 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 Ludlow
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 2,603 |
| Coordinates | 47.9253700, -122.6834900 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Ludlow (-122.68349, 47.92537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $14.70 | $29.39 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $15.24 | $30.47 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $14.43 | $28.87 |
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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