How far is Federal Way, WA from Rocky Point, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Rocky Point, WA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Rocky Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Rocky Point.
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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
2213 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Auto Center Way, Loxie Eagans Boulevard
1439 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto West Loxie Eagans Boulevard
2217 ft · 42 sec · West Loxie Eagans Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arsenal Way
142 m · 12 sec · Arsenal Way
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Turn left onto South Marion Avenue
2421 ft · 50 sec · South Marion Avenue
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Continue on Adele Avenue
1327 ft · 29 sec · Adele Avenue
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Continue on Marine Drive
1620 ft · 44 sec · Marine Drive
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Turn slight right onto Rocky Point Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rocky Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rocky Point Road Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Rocky Point.
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 Rocky Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Rocky Point?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 22.2 miles from Federal Way and 22.3 miles from Rocky Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 4:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.53 one way or $17.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Rocky Point.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Park
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Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Rocky Point. Straight-line distance: 25.02 mi (40.26 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Point
Situated on the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of approximately 85 feet, this landform juts into Puget Sound, separating Port Orchard Bay from Dyes Inlet immediately southwest of Bremerton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5928700, -122.6684800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Point (-122.66848, 47.59287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.44 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
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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