How far is Federal Way, WA from Poulsbo, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Poulsbo, WA is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 01h 20m.
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 Pierce 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 Poulsbo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Poulsbo.
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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
15.3 mi · 19 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Finn Hill Road
1793 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Finn Hill Road
2563 ft · 1 min · Northwest Finn Hill Road
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Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way
1043 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Lindvig Way
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Continue on Front Street Northeast
1651 ft · 1 min · Front Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Jensen Way Northeast
3162 ft · 2 min · Jensen Way Northeast
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Turn left
21 m · 5 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 Poulsbo.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Poulsbo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Poulsbo?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Federal Way and 29.1 miles from Poulsbo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 3:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Poulsbo.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Poulsbo. Straight-line distance: 32.55 mi (52.38 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poulsbo
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,211 |
| Coordinates | 47.7359300, -122.6465400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poulsbo (-122.64654, 47.73593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
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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