How far is Federal Way, WA from Tulalip Bay, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Tulalip Bay, WA is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.02 mi
01h 28m
Flight
49.4 mi
79.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.4 mi
Kilometers
79.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.02 mi
Kilometers
99.81 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulalip Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-19T00:16
Arrive Tulalip Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Federal Way
31 mi
00h 44m
To Tulalip Bay
31 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Tulalip Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Tulalip Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle

    2172 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville

    1114 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    144 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Marine Drive Northeast

    1194 ft · 31 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Marine Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 64th Street Northwest

    1925 ft · 53 sec · 64th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Mission Avenue

    2171 ft · 2 min · Mission Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mission Beach Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Mission Beach Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    131 m · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Tulalip Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-5 North
52.1 mi · 84%
Marine Drive Northeast
4.7 mi · 8%
Pacific Highway South
2.48 mi · 4%
Mission Beach Road
0.85 mi · 1%
South 272nd Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Mission Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-5 North

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 44m from Federal Way
Leave By
3:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Tulalip Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Tulalip Bay?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Federal Way and 31 miles from Tulalip Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Tulalip Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shoreline, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shoreline.

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Tulalip Bay. Straight-line distance: 49.4 mi (79.5 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Tulalip Bay

#2 Tulalip Bay

Census designated place

Population1,609
Coordinates48.0373200, -122.3101400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Tulalip Bay (-122.31014, 48.03732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.92
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.46 $22.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.19 $24.38
Premium $5.77 $12.64 $25.28
Diesel $5.47 $11.97 $23.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Tulalip Bay. The current time is 00:15:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.