How far is Federal Way, WA from Summit View, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Summit View, WA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Summit View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Summit View.
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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
2979 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on Enchanted Parkway South
1521 ft · 35 sec · Enchanted Parkway South
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Keep slight left to continue on Enchanted Parkway South
2.1 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
3.4 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on North Meridian
2934 ft · 1 min · North Meridian
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Take the ramp left toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Sumner, Seattle
2198 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Olympia, Eatonville
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Summit
1899 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Canyon Road East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Canyon Road East
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Continue on Canyon Road East
120 m · 19 sec · Canyon Road East
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
1040 ft · 1 min
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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 Summit View.
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 512 West
Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Olympia, Eatonville
5.98 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Summit View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Summit View?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Federal Way and 8.6 miles from Summit View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Summit View.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Auburn Business Licenses
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Summit View. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.9 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit View
This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled among the evergreen forests and rolling hills typical of the Pacific Northwest.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1363200, -122.3520200 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit View (-122.35202, 47.13632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
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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