How far is Federal Way, WA from Port Orchard, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Port Orchard, WA is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Port Orchard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Port Orchard.
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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
23.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Orchard City Center, Old Clifton Road, Tremont Street
1341 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Tremont Street West
863 ft · 20 sec · Tremont Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tremont Street West
44 m · 3 sec · Tremont Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Tremont Street West
1387 ft · 28 sec · Tremont Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tremont Street West
41 m · 3 sec · Tremont Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Tremont Street West
2369 ft · 1 min · Tremont Street West
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Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sidney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sidney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Port Orchard.
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
23.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Port Orchard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Port Orchard?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Ruston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Federal Way and 19.3 miles from Port Orchard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Port Orchard.
Stop Ideas Near Ruston
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 Ruston.
Tacoma Dome Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Port Orchard. Straight-line distance: 21.35 mi (34.36 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 Orchard
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 14,718 |
| Coordinates | 47.5403700, -122.6362500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Orchard (-122.63625, 47.54037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
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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